Study the anatomy of wild birds, mammals, and herptiles while developing your skills in performing necropsies!
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota is the world’s busiest wildlife hospital. Admitting 21,000 patients annually, we treat over 200 species! Necropsies performed at WRC provide important information about causes of death, pathology, and husbandry to help future cases and advance wildlife medicine. Volunteers work alone or in pairs to perform post-mortem examinations and enter findings into records for veterinarian review.
Weekly 3-hour shift
Minimum of 3-6 months
Rabies vaccinations and antibody titer required
Experience with anatomy, biology, or animal science preferred, but training is provided.
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota (WRC) is the busiest wild animal hospital in the world, admitting 21,000 patients annually. WRC's mission is to release these animals back into the wild. WRC is a non-profit organization that relies greatly on the efforts of volunteers and interns during the busy summer months. Our opportunities provide hands-on experience working with wildlife.