What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Animal Caretaker- Kendalia position at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation?
Location: Kendalia, TX
Website: www.wildlife-rescue.org
Apply to: WRRapplication@wildlife-rescue.org
Job Type: Full-time, Hourly, Non-exempt
History: Established in 1977, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation (WRR) receives over 10,000 wild animals
per year for rehabilitation and release as well as providing permanent sanctuary for more than
resident non-releasable indigenous wildlife, non-native wildlife (large mammals, primates, reptiles and
birds) and farmed animals. The Wildlife Rescue Sanctuary is located onacres in the beautiful Texas
Hill Country in Kendalia, and the Sherman Animal Care Complex is located in San Antonio.
Description: The Wildlife Rehabilitator and Animal Caretaker is responsible for ensuring that proper care
is given to all animals at WRR according to approved protocols and standards. Animal Caretakers will
be responsible for daily feeding, enclosure cleaning and maintenance, behavioral observations, and
enrichment activities for a wide variety of Texas native avian, mammal, and reptile species. These
animals include but are not limited to, opossums, songbirds, doves, deer, waterfowl, turtles, and tortoises.
This position involves substantial animal care responsibilities, triage and care of new arrival patients,
administrative duties (record keeping and telephone work), and fieldwork involving rescues, releases,
and transportation of animals. Animal Caretakers are also expected to engage with the public and work
with volunteers and interns.
Primary Position Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties of the Job:
• Complete Animal Caretaking shifts at the Kendalia location, upholding the high standards of care
- Responsible for the health and well-being of all animals and integrity of housing and enclosures.
Maintain detailed notes in departmental logs. Report abnormalities in animal health or behavior to
the manager or vet staff.
- Feed all animals according to dietary guidelines and feeding schedule.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all enclosures and cages at all times.
- Monitor health of animals and report observations to medical staff.
- Medicate sick or injured animals.
- Complete facility and enclosure maintenance and landscaping as required, including repairs,
- Responsible for occasional rescues, releases and transportation of animals.
- Adhere to protocols for admitting animals, filling out all paperwork completely, initial set up of animal
(including hydration, feeding, and initial medical care), and working with the public who may be
bringing the animal to us in a professional and diplomatic manner.
- Complete required admission forms, internal and external paperwork and phone logs in a timely
- Represent WRR professionally to the public while maintaining a neat and well kempt appearance
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of WRR policies and protocols. Assist with training or retraining as
- Mentor volunteers & interns being sure the quality of care given is up to the WRR standard of
- Monitor feed and supplies. Report low inventory levels to appropriate Supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral or written means. Ability to
- Composure: Ability to remain calm and maintain self-control in the midst of difficult circumstances
and emergencies. Ability to respond in a professional manner in all situations and have a high level
of integrity. Desired candidates are mature individuals with the ability to handle physically and
emotionally stressful situations, a demanding workload, long hours, and to work independently or as
a team
- Decision Making: Ability to set work priorities and to evaluate and create solutions to work related
- Organization: Ability to keep various on-going projects organized. Requires good time
- Dependability: Dependable and willing to learn and do what is needed so that the animals are
- Technical: Working knowledge of animal husbandry and rehabilitation
- Computer: Working knowledge MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Requirements:
• Education: A bachelor's degree is preferred in Wildlife Biology, Zoology, and/or Biology
• Experience: A Minimum ofyears of full-time rehabilitation and animal care experience, with
- Attendance: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the
- Vaccinations: Current Meningitis, Rabies Pre-exposure and Tetanus vaccinations required.
Negative TB test is required. NOTE: Advanced payment program is available to assist with rabies
pre-exposure vaccination.
- License: Valid Driver’s License with good driving record required. Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Technology: Proficient knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel etc.; Strong Math skills,key by
touch and proofreading. In addition, the ability to conduct data entry into online databases
Compensation:
$16/hour. Full and Part Times employees earn annual PTO andpaid Holidays. Candidates selected
for interviews will be requested to provide references. Position open until filled.
Persons interested in applying for this position should send a cover letter & resume (email preferred):
Email: wrrapplication@wildlife-rescue.org
WRR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $16
