Wildlife Veterinary Technician - Part-time
Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
The veterinary technician’s role is to perform technical nursing care and to assist with implementing the daily activities of the wildlife veterinary program.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- perform emergency and critical care treatment to wildlife patients under the direction and supervision of the wildlife veterinarians
- restraint and handling of animals
- routine collection and analysis of diagnostic samples
- radiographic positioning and imaging
- inducing and monitoring anesthesia
- surgical assistance
- humane euthanasia
- ordering and stocking medical and surgical supplies
- overseeing maintenance on veterinary machinery and instrumentation
- assist with recordkeeping
- update veterinary patient rounds list
- provide training and daily supervision of veterinary technician student externs
- assist with research and disease surveillance projects
Link:
www.paws.org
Summer Wildlife Internship - Level I
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab
*Deadline extended to March 9 for symposium attendees. Visit Laura or Ellie at our exhibitor table for more information. *
NWRI offers internships to university students to fulfill internship credit in certain fields, or for students wanting to gain hands-on experience in the fields of Wildlife Management, Veterinary Medicine, and Animal Science.
Level I Summer Internships - Level I Internships take place at our Wildlife Center in Louisville, NE. These internships are unpaid, and all travel, food, and lodging costs are the responsibility of the intern. We will accept applications from any current university student in the United States. Twelve Level I internships are available in the summer of 2019.
Duties include:
Intake, triage, and care of wildlife in the Wildlife Center
Answering the phones and handling public walk-ins during business hours
Educating the public about wildlife and wildlife nuisance issues
Coordinating rescues and transportation of wildlife
Animal tracking and reporting
Level I interns work an average of 21 hours per week.
Link:
https://nebraskawildliferehab.org/education/internships-for-university-students.html
Summer Wildlife Internship - Level II
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab
*Deadline extended to March 9 for symposium attendees. Visit Laura or Ellie at our exhibitor table for more information. *
NWRI offers internships to university students to fulfill internship credit in certain fields, or for students wanting to gain hands-on experience in the fields of Wildlife Management, Veterinary Medicine, and Animal Science.
Level II Summer Internships- These internships are residency internships at our satellite site in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. Interns live on site and work an average of 30 hours per week. Housing and a competitive stipend are provided to all Level II Interns. Applicants for Level II Internships must have a minimum of 250 hours of prior wildlife rehabilitation experience, with preference given to students having previously completed NWRI's Level I Internship. Three Level II internships are available in the summer of 2019.
Duties include:
Care of wildlife in our medical unit on site.
Cleaning and care of wildlife in outside wilding cages.
Enrichment and oversight of the wilding and release of wildlife.
Participating in rescues and transportation of wildlife
Animal tracking and reporting.
Level II interns will work a minimum of 12 weeks in the summer. 16- and 20-week options may be available.
Level II interns must have previous wildlife rehabilitation experience and a valid driver's license.
Link:
https://nebraskawildliferehab.org/education/internships-for-university-students.html
Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
The wildlife rehabilitation technician reports to the wildlife rehabilitation manager and is responsible for the daily rehabilitation operation; overseeing the initial and continuing treatment of injured and orphaned wildlife; supervision of volunteers on shift in the hospital and in satellite locations; helping the public with wildlife questions and concerns.
The priorities for this position are to 1) strengthen the wildlife rehabilitation program, and; 2) save the lives of injured and orphaned wild animals in our care by ensuring that treatment of all wildlife in our care is executed to the highest achievable level with the assistance of assistants, interns and volunteers in hospital and in satellite locations. The wildlife rehabilitation technician:
Is responsible for the triage, initial treatment, and continuing care of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife; working closely with the veterinarians to implement and manage appropriate medical treatments and procedures for rehabilitating animals. Certain duties may require an RVT license.
Works in cooperation with other rehabilitation staff and volunteers to provide quality care for wild animal patients, meet department goals, and further the museum’s mission of inspiring and connecting people with wildlife in order to make the world we share healthier and safer for all of us.
Ensures that excellent customer service—to volunteers, coworkers, the public, and the patients—is consistently administered.
Link:
https://lindsaywildlife.org/employment-opportunities/wildlife-rehabilitation-technician/
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
The unpaid internship program offers an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on experience with care and treatment of injured or orphaned native California birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Working in conjunction with over 300 volunteers, interns are given the opportunity to learn about all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation with hands-on experiences, and to educate the public on wildlife-related subjects.
There are three separate 8-week Intern Program sessions during the Peak Season:
March 31 - May 25
May 26 - July 20
July 21 - Sept. 14
The program requires completion of:
A minimum of 200 Intern Program hours during one of the 8-week sessions. Schedule is usually...
24 hours per week (three 8-hour shifts per week for the 8 weeks)
Shifts are usually 8:00 am - 4:00 pm or 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Includes day, evening, weekend, and holiday work
Alternate scheduling, including an extended timeframe into the next session, may be available by prior arrangement
All required training, including a weekly classroom session (that may require attendance on a non-shift day)
A wildlife rehabilitation Intern Project (projects may include data entry/analysis, development/revision of written protocols, developing case studies, or assisting in educational material preparation)
Upon successful completion of a Peak Season program session, you may apply to continue into the next session. During a subsequent session you would be able to gain additional, advanced skills, and could be scheduled to work directly with a staff veterinarian. There is also opportunity to extend intern activities into the Fall/Winter Season.
Wildlife Rehabilitator
Wildlife Center of Virginia
The Wildlife Center of Virginia is currently accepting applications for a full-time wildlife rehabilitator. The Center is looking to fill the position immediately; however, the position will remain open until the right candidate is hired.
More details at:
https://www.wildlifecenter.org/about-center/employment-opportunities
Link:
https://www.wildlifecenter.org/about-center/employment-opportunities
Wildlife Rehabilitator / Project Manager
Wildlife Center of Virginia
The Wildlife Center of Virginia is currently accepting applications for a full-time Wildlife Rehabilitator and Project Manager. The Center is looking to fill the position immediately; however, the position will remain open until the right candidate is hired.
We are seeking a mature and innovative individual, with strong speaking skills, that can fulfill the duties of training the art of wildlife rehabilitation, take the lead on our internal rehabilitation training programs, and fulfill the duties of a wildlife rehabilitator.
More details at:
https://www.wildlifecenter.org/about-center/employment-opportunities
Link:
https://www.wildlifecenter.org/about-center/employment-opportunities
WildCare Foundation Veterinarian
WildCare Foundation
WildCare Foundation is accepting applications for the position of Veterinarian. Copy and paste the following URL into your browser for more information.
www.wildcareoklahoma.org/index.php?job-descriptions-vet
Link:
www.wildcareoklahoma.org
Wildlife Care Manager
WildCare Foundation
WildCare Foundation is accepting applications for the position of Wildlife Care Manager. Copy and paste the following URL into your browser for more information.
www.wildcareoklahoma.org/index.php?job-descriptions-care-manager
Link:
www.wildcareoklahoma.org
Wildlife Care Team Leader
WildCare Foundation
WildCare Foundation is accepting applications for the position of Wildlife Care Team Leader. Copy and paste the following URL into your browser for more information.
www.wildcareoklahoma.org/index.php?job-descriptions-team-leader
Link:
www.wildcareoklahoma.org
Wildlife Care Intern - Paid
WildCare Foundation
WildCare Foundation is accepting applications for the position of Wildlife Care Intern - Paid. Copy and paste the following URL into your browser for more information.
www.wildcareoklahoma.org/index.php?job-descriptions-intern
Link:
www.wildcareoklahoma.org
Wildlife Care Internship - Unpaid
WildCare Foundation
WildCare Foundation is accepting applications for the position of Wildlife Care Intern - Unpaid. Copy and paste the following URL into your browser for more information.
www.wildcareoklahoma.org/index.php?job-descriptions-intern
Link:
www.wildcareoklahoma.org
Bird Rehabilitation Internship - Abilene Zoo, TX
Abilene Zoological Gardens
The Abilene Zoo Bird Rehabilitation Center proudly cares for over 500 birds each year. Birds are brought to the zoo for rehabilitation due to being sick, injured, orphaned, etc. The zoo veterinary staff cares for these birds with hopes of releasing as many birds back into the wild as possible.
The 2019 summer Bird Rehab Intern would dedicate 40 hours a week and ideally work Friday-Tuesday of each week. The position will tentatively start in May and last through August, although starting/ending times are flexible. Interns will learn the essential components to bird rehabilitation – husbandry, restraint/handling, record-keeping, nutrition and feeding, criteria for release, etc. Another aspect of the internship will be to assist in commissary with food preparation for the zoo collection. If interested, the intern will also be encouraged to participate in veterinary care of all zoo animals. The intern will be required to present a presentation at the end of their internship on a topic to be decided during the first week of their internship.
Preference will be given to those currently in college for a related field or those who have completed a Bachelor’s degree. Interns will be supervised by the veterinarian, veterinary technicians, and the bird rehab keeper.
Housing in an apartment located within the veterinary hospital is provided at no cost to the Intern. The apartment may be shared with one other student of same sex. Intern must provide own transportation. The apartment houses a twin sized bunk bed, desk, microwave, mini-fridge, private bathroom, access to WIFI, alarm clock, TV, and numerous reading materials. Monthly stipend to be determined.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager
Toronto Wildlife Centre
In this key role, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager is responsible for developing and leading a team whose work spans all aspects of wildlife care, from admission to release. The team is comprised of an Assistant Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager, Senior Wildlife Rehabilitators, Wildlife Rehabilitators, Interns and Volunteers. He/she will also liaise with other Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) departments and external organizations to support the overall goals and strategies of TWC.
Link:
https://www.torontowildlifecentre.com/about-us/jobs/#WildlifeRehabilitationManager
Wildlife Education Internship
Nature’s Educators
Nature's Educators is a non-profit 501c3 educational wildlife organization based in Sedalia, Colorado. We are licensed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to care for non releasable birds of prey. We have special permission from Douglas County to operate within the county and keep exotic wildlife. These animal ambassadors are housed and cared for by the organization. They help us give presentations and get audiences connected to wildlife in an interactive way. It is our goal to help people understand the importance of conservation and preservation through our programs.
We offer internships to help you learn and understand animal care, husbandry, public speaking and more! Whether it’s one month or all summer we are here to help you expand your knowledge and career goals.
Link:
Www.natureseducators.org
Wildlife Technician (RVT)
Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join us and help develop and inspire our team. This regular, full-time position will perform daily animal care duties and assist in the daily operations of our Wildlife Hospital, which would include supporting our volunteer training efforts, supervising and developing team members where necessary.
Position: Registered Veterinary Technologist (Wildlife Technician)
Hours: Full-time
We want to hear from you if you have the following essential qualifications:
• Registered Veterinary Technologist certification (or equivalent)
• Has the drive to develop yourself and your colleagues
• ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
• have excellent verbal and written communications skills
• ability to take an active role in the daily supervision of volunteers, while providing them educational skills along with students
• strong technical and analytical skills
• excellent organization, task management and record-keeping skills
• ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays (no overnight shifts)
Our ideal candidate may have some or all of the following qualifications:
• able to demonstrable experience in the rehabilitation of wildlife, including birds
• knowledge of native wildlife in BC, particularly the Lower Mainland region
• a university diploma/degree in biological sciences
• clinical and/or surgical experience would be a plus
• experience of setting up standard operating procedures or protocols
Please submit your resume and cover letter in a single PDF file attention HR at, recruitment@wildliferescue.ca
Please be advised that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews, but we would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest.
Link:
https://www.wildliferescue.ca/who-we-are/job-opportunities/
Rehabilitation Technician
World Bird Sanctuary
Raptor Rehabilitation and rescue - The rehabilitation technician reports directly to the Director of Rescue and Rehabilitation. The rehabilitation technician is responsible for assisting in the care and treatment of all birds in rehabilitation under direct supervision of the Director of Rescue and Rehabilitation. The technician will be expected to follow established protocols and help develop new protocols. The technician will also be expected to communicate effectively with volunteers and other members of the staff.
Link:
None
Rehabilitation Intern
World Bird Sanctuary
Raptor rehabilitation and rescue - The World Bird Sanctuary Rehabilitation Hospital admits approximately 400 birds a year. We accept any bird of prey as well as wading birds and pelicans. This 6 month internship is meant to be an intensive training opportunity for those interested in a career in wildlife rehabilitation. Interns will gain experience in all phases of the rehabilitation process from intake to release. Once trained the intern will function autonomously as a team member in the hospital and will be relied upon as such. The work week will consist of 5 eight hour days or 4 ten hour days depending on the caseload and time of year. Work days may include Sat, Sun and holidays.
Link:
None
Wildlife Rehabilitator
TreeHouse Wildlife Center
This is one of two positions that oversees the care of the wildlife including admittance, cage cleaning, diet preparation and feeding, record keeping, medical care, and keeping animals on track as they progress through rehabilitation. The individual will work with a team of volunteers and interns to complete these tasks while also keeping open communication with the other wildlife rehabilitator working on the other shifts. This position also greets visitors, answers phones, and helps in the gift shop as needed.
Please follow the link to our website for more detailed information.
Link:
www.treehousewildlifecenter.com/career-opportunities
Wildlife Rehabilitator (Animal Attendant III)
Amos Rehabilitation Keep, UT Marine Science Inst
Full time job with benefits now available at the ARK! Here's the job description: To assist in caring for sea turtles, marine birds, and birds of prey at the Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK). Responsibilities include feeding the animals, cleaning their enclosures and tanks, record keeping, and rescuing or receiving animals when necessary.
Here's more info and how to apply: https://utmsi.utexas.edu/hr/employment-opportunities
Link:
https://utmsi.utexas.edu/hr/employment-opportunities
Rehabilitation Intern (extern)
Wildlife Center of Virginia
Wildlife Rehabilitation Externships
Each year the Wildlife Center admits about 2,600 patients – sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals in need of medical care. The wildlife rehabilitation externships give in-depth, hands-on experience in the field of wildlife rehabilitation. Lasting a minimum of 600 hours during a 12-week period, externships focus on animal husbandry, nutrition, capture and restraint methods, hand-feeding techniques for orphaned species, wildlife laws, and release criteria.
All applicants must be self-motivated individuals with a sincere interest in working with wildlife and the ability to enthusiastically work long hours. Attention to detail, punctuality, initiative and a strong desire to learn are required, as well as at least two years of college or equivalent prior animal experience. Pre-exposure rabies vaccination is required and series must be completed prior to start date.
Externs are supervised by permitted Certified Wildlife Rehabilitators and training includes both practical experience and didactic lectures and readings. Externs are encouraged to research a topic related to wildlife rehabilitation and present this information to staff through a written paper and brief oral project upon completion of the externship.
Externship positions are offered year-round and every season offers a variety of species that require rehabilitation. Externs who start their 12-week program between January and April will spend a large amount of time hand-feeding healthy orphaned squirrels, opossums, cottontails, and raptors. In our busiest season from May to August, externs will concentrate on the labor-intense task of raising baby passerines and bats as well as bottle-feeding and browsing for fawns. Fall is raptor season and externs who start between September and December will flight condition birds of prey in addition to raising orphaned mammals. Externs in every season will work with an assortment of injured reptiles, mammals, and birds.
Link:
https://www.wildlifecenter.org/training-opportunities/rehabilitation-training-center
Vet Student Intern
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
Come and spend your summer at one of the largest wildlife hospitals in the country! 1st-3rd year vet students are invited for a 10-12 week intense, hands-on wildlife medicine internship at the WRCMN. The intern will work approximately 40-45 hrs/week rotating through all areas of the center - Animal Care Crew, Songbird nursery, Waterfowl nursery, Mammal Nursery, Treatment room and Necropsy. The WRC admits 13,000 animals/year representing 185 species!
Email Dr. Leslie Reed for more details.
Link:
www.wrcmn.org
Executive Director
WildCare Foundation
WildCare Foundation is the largest wildlife rehabilitation center in Oklahoma, admitting over 6,600 animals each year. We are seeking an Executive Director as we grow into our next phase of service. To learn more about this exciting opportunity in an established and successful wildlife rehabilitation center, visit our website: www.wildcareoklahoma.org/index.php?executive-director
Link:
www..wildcareoklahoma.org
Seasonal Education Coordinator
Wildlife Rescue Center
The Wildlife Rescue Center is looking for a seasonal Education Coordinator for existing program administration and delivery. Experience in formal education and/or interpretation required. Please send cover letter, resume, three professional references to Kim Rutledge, Executive Director at wildliferescue@mowildlife.org (no phone calls, please).
Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship
Wildcat Creek Wildlife Center
Wildcat Creek Wildlife Center in Delphi Indiana is looking for full-time wildlife rehabilitation interns for 2019. We offer internships year round and free housing is available at the center for full-time interns. For a full description and how to apply please go to our website.
www.wildcatwildlifecenter.org
We are interviewing now!
Link:
http://www.wildcatwildlifecenter.org
Wild Bird Rehabilitation Intern
Barnswallow, A Wild Bird Concern
Barnswallow takes in about 300-400 injured and orphaned songbirds and raptors each year, primarily during the summer months. We are looking to fill 3 spots for Summer 2019. Interns will be involved in all aspects of wildlife care from admission to release. This includes animal husbandry responsibilities, administering medications and fluids, and rescues and releases. Day-to-day responsibilities include feeding baby birds, cleaning enclosures, speaking with the public, food preparation and some education to the public.
Link:
None
Veterinarian Full Time
Grays Harbor Veterinary Services
We are hiring a full time veterinarian in a 3-doctor practice in Grays Harbor Washington. Wonderful, rural community. Beach, skiing, city all within a 1 hour drive. No emergency or weekend work. Excellent, cohesive team. Top quality medicine with new hospital, ultrasound, digital X-ray, in house lab, traveling surgeon. Excellent relationship with local specialists. Wildlife, avian, exotics seen at our practice but experience not required. We will mentor.
Link:
GHVet.com
