Seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitation Associate

San Diego Humane Society•Ramona, CA

2d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Humane Society is hiring Full-Time Seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitation Associates for our Ramona Project Wildlife team! The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing care for critically injured and orphaned local wildlife. This position provides intake and direct care to wildlife patients including restraint, handling, diet preparation, animal husbandry, accurate record keeping and physical exams. This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you.

Requirements

High School graduation or equivalent required
Prior experience in an animal welfare and/or shelter environment or equivalent field, with wildlife experience preferred.
In accordance with CDC and ACIP guidelines, must be willing to follow appropriate rabies pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) vaccine and titer check recommendations.
May be required to obtain Vet Assistant Controlled Substances Permit (VACSP) in accordance with the provisions of the CA Veterinary Medical Board.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.

Nice To Haves

advanced learning certificate(s) or degree in related field preferred.
A general knowledge of rehabilitation, conservation and federal/state wildlife laws preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely handle and identify injured, ill and orphaned wild animals upon intake
Prepare diets and follow daily schedules for feedings and provide daily cleaning of patients, equipment and the facility
Identify and alert veterinary team to possible contagious illness or medical conditions; identify and use good judgment to alert veterinary team to all other patient medical concerns
Follow all quarantine and isolation guidelines and protocols, including utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safely operate Society vehicles to transport patients between SDHS locations and the Bahde Wildlife Center, and to release sites
Maintain detailed written medical records and patient updates in the medical database (WRMD)