Wildlife RVT

San Diego Humane Society•San Diego, CA

About The Position

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a full-time Wildlife Registered Veterinary Technician for its Project Wildlife team. The role provides direct care to wildlife patients, including physical examinations, first aid, and daily evaluations of in-house patients, and responds to rehabilitation-related questions from the public. Service is delivered in alignment with the SDHS Way, with compassion, creative solutions, personalized care, and connection. The position is based at the San Diego Campus, with expected travel to the Ramona Campus, and follows a 4/10 alternative work schedule. The starting pay range is $26.60–$29.61 per hour; the actual starting rate depends on factors including related education and experience, internal pay equity, and position location.

Requirements

California Registered Veterinary Technician licensure.
At least one year of clinical and/or shelter experience in a veterinary environment.
Valid driver’s license.
Approval by the SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with leadership and staff regarding the movement of patients throughout the Ramona Wildlife Center and Bahde Wildlife Center.
Perform diagnostic testing, including oral swabs, fecal testing, eye stains, blood draws, and smears.
Use the digital x-ray machine, maintain the x-ray processor and exposure badges, and obtain patient radiographs under the direct supervision of a Wildlife Veterinarian.
Assist Wildlife Veterinarians and/or Wildlife Technicians with examinations, procedures, surgeries, necropsies, and other assigned duties.
Maintain and update medical records in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Medical Database (WRMD).
Provide courteous, knowledgeable service about animal information, medical care, and treatment instructions to reporting parties, outside medical professionals, SDHS volunteers, and employees.
Participate in the full wildlife intake process, including initial examinations, determining patient pathways, assisting reporting parties with paperwork, gathering patient information from reporting parties and/or transporters, entering database information, and communicating with the team.
Provide direct care to wildlife patients, including physical examinations, first aid, and daily evaluations of in-house patients.
Respond to rehabilitation-related questions from the public.