Fall 2016 APBI 496 Practicum Placement Opportunities – Application deadline July 27th
Undergraduate students – both Applied Animal Biology majors and non-AABI majors – can apply to multiple locations, however can only complete a maximum of 6 credits in APBI 496. Both 3 and 6 credit placement options are available for the September-December 2016 term, but scheduling is based on needs of location and student availability.
Locations first recruit and select candidates, who are then allowed to register in the course upon practicum offer. Other practicum locations in BC or even Canada found by students will be considered if meet criteria for an appropriate learning and research opportunity – contact sara.dubois@ubc.ca to request assessment.
BC SPCA Vancouver – Community Outreach & Charlie’s Food Bank
Multiple 6 credit practicum opportunities throughout the Sept-Dec term available in Vancouver working with pets and their loving owners in the community. Requires 24 hours per week (3 days/wk including Thursdays), and students should have light course load on campus to accommodate.
See practicum description (PDF) and email application (LINK), resume and cover letter to kmonteith@spca.bc.ca
DEADLINE JULY 27th, 2016 at 5:00pm
BC SPCA Vancouver – Shelter Management
Multiple 6 credit practicum opportunities throughout the Sept-Dec term available working at the Vancouver SPCA Community Animal Centre learning about shelter operations and welfare. Requires 24 hours per week (3 days/wk), and students should have light course load on campus to accommodate.
See practicum description (PDF) and email application (LINK), resume and cover letter to kmonteith@spca.bc.ca
DEADLINE JULY 27th, 2016 at 5:00pm
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre
See practicum description (PDF) – send resume, letter of interest and practicum course requirements to practicum@vanaqua.org
DEADLINE JULY 27th, 2016 at 5:00pm
Wildlife Rescue Association
Multiple 3 credit practicum opportunities for Sept-Oct are available at Wildlife Rescue in Burnaby. Requires 24 hours per week (3 days/wk), and students should have light course load on campus to accommodate plus reliable transportation to Burnaby Lake location.
See practicum description (http://wildliferescue.ca/opportunities/wildlife-internships/) and send resume, cover letter, and essay to apply@wildliferescue.ca
DEADLINE JULY 27th, 2016 at 5:00pm
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