Work Location: Hospital & CROW Campus
Department: Hospital
Reports to: Hospital Practice Manager
Full-time, Exempt
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Directly supervises management of downstairs hospital, rehabilitation grounds, and rehabilitative staff.
- Oversees and assists with daily cleaning and maintenance of cages, grounds, and lower level of hospital.
- Oversees the proper running of pools, tanks and all equipment/supplies necessary for cleaning of enclosures and grounds.
- Develops and oversees a scheduled maintenance program for the outside cages, pools and tanks in conjunction with the Facilities and Maintenance Manager.
- Assists with habitat/environment planning and schedules maintenance of outside compounds.
- Oversees rehabilitation of patients housed outdoors, downstairs, and in neonate rooms, including medical rechecks and administration of any treatments under the supervision of Staff Veterinarian.
- Oversees primary care of sea turtle patients and assists veterinary staff with treatments as needed. Manages accurate husbandry records for reporting.
- Assists with primary care for infant mammals and birds, including after-hours feedings as needed. Manages volunteer foster program for neonates.
- Participates in daily report to Veterinarians on all patients’ rehabilitation progress and presents case rounds on all rehab patients.
- Provides primary care for animal ambassadors housed at the clinic, including training of ambassador animals. Trains appropriate staff and interns in ambassador animal care.
- Oversees care and routine monitoring of Visitor Education Center animals, including medical rechecks in conjunction with Staff Veterinarian. Trains appropriate staff and interns in ambassador animal care.
- Designs and implements enrichment programs for patients in rehabilitation.
- Completes and manages accurate medical records, including dispositions and reports.
- Oversees inventory and ordering needs of supplies and patient food required for rehab department in conjunction with the Hospital Practice Manager.
- Assists with primary and secondary instruction and oversight of all CROW interns, externs, and volunteers.
- Assists Staff Veterinarian as directed with patient care and updating related protocols.
- Meets regularly with Hospital Practice Manager to give progress report from rehab department.
- Assists with scheduling of orientation/training for rehab volunteers in conjunction with Wildlife First Responder(s).
- Assists with patient releases, transfers and rescues in conjunction with Wildlife First Responder(s).
- Assists as needed with patient admissions (answering phones, coordinating patient rescue/transport, creating medical records and updating electronic database).
- Gives presentations in the Visitor Education Center and “CROW Campus” tours as needed to assist education staff.
- Assists as needed with intensive care patient treatments under the supervision of veterinary technicians and veterinary staff.
- Assists Staff Veterinarian and Hospital Practice Manager with other duties as required.
Education and/or Work Experience:
- Extensive wildlife rehabilitation skills with a minimum of 6 years of related experience. Preference will be given to applicants with prior sea turtle rehabilitation experience.
- Excellent verbal, written, management, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of office equipment and software systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Must be able to work efficiently, accurately, independently, and be able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Must be a team player with positive attitude and willingness to teach students and staff.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with co-workers, volunteers, and the public.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA,FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly.
- Required to stand, walk, and may have to climb and/or balance. Must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
How to Apply:
Please submit resume, letter of intent, and 3 professional references to Becca Wehmeier, Hospital Practice Manager, at bwehmeier@crowclinic.org.