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Clinic Coordinator

The Clinic Coordinator (CC) plays a critical role in optimizing systems and operations within the Clinic, Patient Care Unit (PCU), and Flight Barn to ensure the highest standards of patient care. The CC leads the daily care and rehabilitation of injured, ill, and orphaned birds of prey, ensuring the highest standards of medical and husbandry care. The CC works collaboratively with advising veterinarians and TRC staff to advance raptor conservation through evidence-based practices and public outreach. This position requires adherence to Teton Raptor Center’s protocols, state and federal wildlife regulations, and applicable permits.

For more information and how to apply, click here.

Raptor Care Technician

The ideal candidate for the position of Raptor Care Technician will bring experience with the rehabilitation of injured and ill raptor patients and background working with and training a variety of raptor species (ambassadors) in an educational setting. The Raptor Care Technician will be expected to follow TRC’s protocols, all state and federal wildlife regulations, and TRC permits under the direction of Clinic Coordinator and the Roost Coordinator. The Raptor Care Technician will support the delivery of TRC’s education programs, program logistics, communications, and other projects.

For more information and how to apply, click here.

Yearly paid internships

We accept applications for these internships on a recurring basis during a specified application window for each position.

Starting January 2026, we’re offering a revised Teton Raptor Center Internship, focused on supporting all departments of our organization.
Please note: the Research and Conservation internships will not be offered in 2026.

Application windows are as follows:

TRC Internship

Running January 6 – December 18, 2026, this unique year-long internship targets an early-career professional eager to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit conservation work. This immersive position provides broad exposure to TRC’s mission — advancing raptor conservation through education, research, and rehabilitation — while emphasizing communications, storytelling, and public engagement.

The intern will work across departments and support the organization’s communications and marketing efforts by developing compelling digital content, assisting with outreach campaigns, representing TRC at events, and helping to tell the stories of raptors, science, and community impact. This internship is ideal for a strong communicator who is excited about conservation, science communication, and the behind-the-scenes operations of a dynamic nonprofit.

We’re looking for someone who is curious, adaptable, team-oriented, and ready to jump into a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Application window opens August 1 – click here for more info and how to apply.

Rehab Internship

This one-year Rehab Internship runs from March 1 – February 15 each year. We are looking for someone who is curious, enthusiastic, and ready to roll up his or her sleeves to work hard, deepen the work of raptor conservation, and be part of a passionate team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your experience handling and working with over 23 raptor and corvid species. Your role will also include support of communications and campus stewardship. This internship experience is multifaceted and will provide training, mentorship, and opportunities in rehabilitation practices (including medical treatment, patient care, food preparation, field rescues and transport) and social media communications.

Closed to applications for 2025.

Education Internship

This one-year Education Internship runs from March 1 – February 15 each year. It is an exciting opportunity to take our education programs to the next level as we open our dedicated education space in the Historic Hardeman Barn to the public for year-round programming. The primary role of the year-long, education intern is to support the care and training of our Avian Ambassadors and the education programs. The education intern will help tailor our interpretive programs based on the age and learning needs of participants. This experience will also include delivering programs on- and off-site and support of communications and campus stewardship.

Closed to applications for 2025.

Veterinary Externship

• Time Commitment: Minimum 6 weeks, 30 hours per week
  
• 1 Extern Position Available (Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer)
• Must be at least 18 years old and in veterinary school

Application windows:

• For Summer/Fall: February 15th deadline, hiring decision by March 15th
• For Winter/Spring: September 31st deadline, hiring decision in October

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Veterinary Externship is an opportunity to learn about raptor rehabilitation through direct, hands-on work in our raptor rehabilitation clinic. This position is available for students in vet school. The season will dictate the focus of the work. During the busy season (May – September), the majority of time will be spent working directly with the birds in the clinic. During the slower period (October – April), there will be elements of raptor care but there will also be a focus on protocol development, research, writing case studies, and data collection. TRC does not have a veterinarian on staff but works closely with local veterinarians. We have a suite of impressive diagnostic tools and medical equipment including digital x-ray, oxygen chamber, blood chemistry analyzer, cold laser therapy, and more. Externs will become proficient in the use of all these pieces of equipment as well as the diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses and injuries. Please see link below for full position description and instructions to apply.

Veterinary Externship Description

Pre-Veterinary Internship

• Time Commitment: Minimum 6 weeks, 30 hours per week
• 1 Pre–vet Extern Position available during the summer
• Must be at least 18 years old and in college on the pre-veterinary track.

Application window:

• February 15th, 5pm deadline, hiring decision in March

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Pre-veterinary Internship is an opportunity to learn about raptor rehabilitation through direct, hands-on work in our raptor rehabilitation clinic. This position is available for college students on the pre-veterinary track. During the busy season (May – September), the majority of time will be spent working directly with the birds in the clinic. There will also be a focus on protocol development, research, writing case studies, and data collection. TRC does not have a veterinarian on staff but works closely with local veterinarians. We have a suite of impressive diagnostic tools and medical equipment including digital x-ray, oxygen chamber, blood chemistry analyzer, cold laser therapy, and more. Interns will become proficient in the use of all these pieces of equipment as well as the diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses and injuries. Please see link below for full position description and instructions to apply.

Pre-veterinary Internship Description

Summer Education Internship

• Date range: June 1 – September 31st, minimum of six weeks
• 1 position available during the summer
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Application window:

• February 15th, 5pm deadline, hiring decision in March

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Teton Raptor Center is seeking a creative and self-motivated individual who is passionate about education to support our on and off-site education programs and help care for the Avian Ambassadors during our busiest season. Please see link below for full position description and instructions to apply.

Summer Education Internship Description

Summer Avian Care Internship (HS)

• Date range: June 1 – September 31st, minimum of six weeks
• Two Positions Available
• Must be at least 16 years old and in high school.

Application window:

• February 15th, 5pm deadline, hiring decision in March

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Teton Raptor Center is seeking a creative and self-motivated high school student to support our on and off-site education programs, help care for the Avian Ambassadors, and support care for the rehab patients in the clinic. Please see link below for full position description and instructions to apply.

Summer Avian Care Internship (HS) Description