Some veterinarians have pointed out that
animal diets are difficult to maintain in terms of nutritional appropriateness and safety, and are best served by store - bought
preparations, an assertion disputed by some practitioners of home - made
animal foods.
Some of the skills interns will acquire during their internship are:
diet preparation and feeding; water sampling; commissary clean - up; exhibit and husbandry area maintenance; behavioral observations; environmental enrichment; data recording and data entry; assisting team with
animal training, handling and medical procedures; and other duties as assigned.