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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

 Chico Animal Shelter has an internship program for college students from Butte College and Chico State.  We offer internships for both semesters as well as for the Summer and Winter.  Preference is given to students that are interning for credit, but we encourage anyone wanting to do an internship to apply.
We have internships for the following positions:

Canine Behavior Intern
We are looking for highly motivated individuals to work closely with Animal Shelter staff on behavior modification of adoptable dogs at the Chico Animal Shelter. 

We are looking to work with students that are passionate about improving the lives of dogs during their stay at the shelter, as well as improving their chances of successful adoption and permanent placement into a home.
Qualifications:
  • Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor's degree in animal science or a related field, preferably with a desire to work with small animals. 
  • Willingness to work with dogs and people. 
  • Some knowledge of dog behavior a plus, but strong willingness to learn is paramount. 
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

Clerical Intern
The City of Chico is looking for highly motivated individuals to work closely with the Animal Services staff at the Animal Shelter. Duties have a heavy emphasis on data entry, and written correspondence. 
Qualifications:
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent typing skills. 
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
If you are interested in applying, please click the link below and follow the instructions.

Thank you for your interest, and we hope to hear from you soon!
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
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