Animal Care Technician

Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary

4560 North U. S. Highway 1

Palm Shores, FL 32935

(321) 254-8843

JOB TITLE: FULL-TIME ANIMAL CARE STAFF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- fixed hours, including weekends and holidays

- care and feeding a variety of species including orphaned or injured wildlife

- record keeping

- diet preparation

- maintaining cleanliness in animal care areas

- general hospital cleaning, including mopping floors, laundry, dishwashing

- caring for animals in the outdoor pre-release enclosures in all weather

- participation in release of wildlife

- administration of medications

- animal handling and restraint

REQUIREMENTS:

• able to work indoors and outdoors in Florida weather
• able to lift up to 50 pounds
• able to follow strict protocols and biosecurity procedures
• have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• possess good communication skills, a positive attitude, be able to follow directions, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• good customer services skills
• rabies pre-exposure vaccines not necessary but helpful
• wildlife experience preferred but not required

Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping sick, injured, and orphaned native Florida wildlife and migratory birds with the mission of returning them to their place in the environment. Over 7000 patients were admitted in 2024. We are permitted to work with all native species except sea turtles, alligators, venomous snakes, and marine mammals. This is a unique opportunity to learn about and participate in the care of Florida’s native wildlife.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Palm Shores, FL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Palm Shores, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14