If you are interested in getting 6 credits while gaining real world experience the practicums associated with APBI 496 are an excellent opportunity to get real world experience in areas you have an interest!
Wildlife Rescue Association
The multiple practicum opportunities at the Wildlife Rescue Association’s Burnaby rehabilitation center include wildlife rehabilitation and release, and wildlife helpline and rescue activities.
Location: Burnaby, BC
Application Terms: February 2022 through July 2022
Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2022
Full Practicum Details And Application Instructions
Vancouver Aquarium
The multiple practicum opportunities are the Vancouver Aquarium provide experience n the field of marine mammal wildlife rehabilitation and assistance to the veterinary and research staff.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Application Terms: 10 Weeks full time in summer or part time in fall 2022
Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2022
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BC SPCA: Wild ARC
The multiple practicum opportunities at the BC SPCA’s Wildlife Animal Rehabilitation Center in Metchosin include wildlife rehabilitation, and herbivore specialist and setup activities.
Location: Victoria, BC
Application Terms: Full time, or part time, for 2, 3, 4, or 6 month periods.
Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2022
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BC SPCA: Community Outreach
There is one practicum opportunity working with the BC SPCA and Charlie’s Food Bank and their clients who face barriers due to mental health issues, drug addiction, and/or financial issues while trying to care for their pet(s). The student shall learn approaches to supporting and managing the health and welfare of animals in this unique community on the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver BC.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Application Terms: Part time summer 2022
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Animal Welfare Program: Practicum Research Assistant
There are two practicum opportunities at the UBC Dairy and Education Research Center (UBC DERC) where students will live on the farm and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals and be involved in ongoing animal welfare research activities.
Location: Agassiz, BC
Application Terms: Part time summer 2022
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Animal Health and Reproduction Practicum Student
There are two practicum opportunities at the UBC Dairy and Education Research Center (UBC DERC) where students will live on the farm and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals and be involved in ongoing animal welfare research activities.
Location: Agassiz, BC
Application Terms: Part time 2022
Full Practicum Details and Application Instructions
Interested In Applying?
- Review the course syllabus
- Look over available opportunities for the respective term (see above)
- Apply directly to the chosen practicum location (except Wildlife SOS) by the respective deadline
- Students chosen for interviews will be contacted by potential Practicum Supervisors
- If offered a placement, forward confirmation of your acceptance and request course registration documents from Dr. Sara Dubois
- Submit course registration documents to Dr. Sara Dubois in order to confirm your enrollment
Please consult the Academic Supervisor Dr. Sara Dubois (working remotely) with any questions well in advance of registration deadlines.