What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hiring Now! Seasonal Wildlife Animal Care Full & Part Time Positions position at Austin Wildlife Rescue?
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
Austin Wildlife Rescue is in need of ENERGETIC, DEDICATED,SELF-MOTIVATED MUTI-TASKERS to join our team of fellow wildlife warriors!! Taking in over 9,000 wild animals in need each year is NOT an easy task... but it IS incredibly rewarding. Because of our staff, our animals receive high quality care and have a second chance at life back out in the wild. Come join our team and make a difference.
A STRONG WORK ETHIC is critical for this job, as are EXECELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS, TEAMWORK & A COMMITMENT TO GETTING THE JOB DONE EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY!
Details below: Seasonal Animal Care Technician - FULL TIME DAY, FULL TIME NIGHT & PART TIME NIGHT shifts
Job Location
- Rehabilitation Center 111 Elbow Bend, Elgin, TX 78621
Full-Time Schedule
- Day shift staff are scheduled for four shifts a week starting at 6am.
- Night shift staff are scheduled for four shifts a week starting at 2pm.
Part-Time Schedule
- Night shift staff are scheduled for three shifts per week starting at 2pm.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- This is a very physical job that requires a lot of movement and the ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Cleaning cages
- Feeding animals
- Administering medications
- Maintaining care plans for injured animals
- Providing direction/guidance to interns and volunteers
- Assisting the public with animals they bring to our facility.
- Adhering to protocols for animal care and safety
- Communicating needs and issues effectively with coworkers and supervisors
- Following instructions
Requirements/Preferences:
- A degree in wildlife management or related field is preferred, but not required.
- A year of experience working with wildlife is preferred, but not required.
- Proof of Tetanus vaccine up to date (within the last 10 years) is required and the cost is the responsibility of the employee.
Rabies pre-exposure vaccines are required for this position and cost is the responsibility of the employee. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Benefits/Perks:
- Paid sick-time
- AWR staff t-shirts provided
- Hands-on experience working with amazing native Texas wildlife
Pay: $18/hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Rotating weekends
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Elgin, TX 78621 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18