What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistant position at Critter Creek Wildlife Station?
Job Description:
The wildlife rehabilitation assistant provides care for injured & orphaned native wildlife in our indoor and outdoor facilities. Duties include: cleaning enclosures, preparing diets, feeding animals, assisting with medical treatments, and maintaining a clean and safe environment at all times. The assistant works alongside volunteers and licensed rehabilitators under the direction of the rehabilitation director.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintaining a positive, professional, and safe work environment at all times
- Daily husbandry for patients including but not limited to: cleaning, weighing, diet preparation and feeding, enrichment, and any other special needs
- Adheres to medication and feeding schedules and other patient needs as they arise
- Administers care according to policies
- Maintains detailed and accurate paperwork
- Restrains patients for medication administration and medical treatments
- Minor building, repairs, and carpentry projects as needed
- Ensures satisfactory completion of all daily tasks
- Works cooperatively as a team member with staff and volunteers to ensure the highest standards in animal husbandry, safety, and sanitation within the hospital
- Handles wildlife in a manner that maximizes human & wildlife safety while minimizing stress to wildlife at all times
- Handles wildlife in the appropriate manner to minimize the risk of contraction of zoonotic disease
- Performs other duties, as assigned, to enhance the operation of the organization and improve the quality of life for animals in the organization’s care
Qualifications:
- Previous animal care experience, preferably with wildlife or in a veterinary hospital
- Ability to handle a physically and emotionally demanding workload
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Possess a genuine concern for the welfare of wild animals
- Ability to work indoors & outdoors in extreme weather conditions
- Ability to spend extended periods of time working on feet standing, lifting, and bending
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Ability to follow instructions and protocols well and work with minimal supervision
Additional Information:
- Lodging is available on site. Volunteer 10 extra hours per week to cover lodging costs.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Ability to Relocate:
- Squaw Valley, CA 93675: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20