Part-time Animal Care Technician

Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary

4560 North U. S. Highway 1

Palm Shores, FL 32935

(321) 254-8843

JOB TITLE: PART-TIME ANIMAL CARE STAFF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- may be up to 25 hours per week

- variable 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

- participation in release of wildlife

- administration of medications

- animal handling and restraint

REQUIREMENTS:

• able to work indoors and outdoors
• able to lift up to 50 pounds
• 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

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 5600 patients were admitted in 2020. 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: Part-time

Pay: $13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Melbourne, FL 32935: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14