We work long hours and take turns covering different shifts and doing midnight and 4 A.M. feeds. We respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, so a staff member is always on duty during the day and on call throughout the night. Once interns have learned the basic skills, they are expected to carry out routine animal care tasks by themselves during the evening shifts and the night feeds. Whenever possible, schedules are arranged to provide interns with two days off each week. At present, on site accommodation for interns consists of 2 travel trailers which provide a sleeping area and very basic kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Storage space is very limited.
Available accommodation restricts us to not more than 3 interns at any one time. Health and Insurance All interns must answer the questions concerning health on the application form and successful applicants must provide proof of an up to date tetanus vaccination. While at work, all interns will be covered by Washington State Labor and Industries insurance. There is no public transportation system on San Juan Islands, so we suggest that interns bring a car or bicycle if possible. This allows for travel to town for personal supplies and to explore the islands on days off.