Wildlife Rehabilitator

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Full Time, Non Exempt

Work Location: Hospital & CROW Campus

Reports to: Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Works 4-days a week on either the day shift or on the second shift based on the needs of the hospital and shift hired for.
  • Oversees rehabilitation of patients, including medical rechecks and administration of all designated treatments.
  • Responsible for all aspects of assisted feeding, dietary preparation, husbandry, and enrichment of outdoor, reptile, rehab-specific, and neonate rehabilitation patients under the supervision of Staff Veterinarian.
  • Assist Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager with designing and implementing of enrichment programs for patients in rehabilitation.
  • Assists with primary care for infant mammals and birds, including after-hours feedings as needed.
  • Oversees primary care of sea turtle patients and assists veterinary staff with treatments as needed.
  • Participates in daily report to Veterinarians on all patients’ rehabilitation progress and may present case rounds on all rehab patients as needed.
  • Completes accurate medical records and dispositions records of rehab patients.
  • Assists with primary and secondary instruction and oversight of all CROW interns, externs, and volunteers.
  • Assist in initial orientation and training of rehab volunteers.
  • Assists with daily cleaning and maintenance of cages, grounds, and lower floor of the hospital.
  • Executes the proper running of pools, tanks and all equipment/supplies necessary for cleaning of enclosures and grounds.
  • Assists in scheduled maintenance program for the outside cages, pools and tanks under the supervision of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager.
  • Assists with habitat/environment planning and schedules maintenance of outside compounds.
  • Assists with patient releases, transfers, and rescues in conjunction with Wildlife First Responder(s).
  • Assists Staff Veterinarian as required with patient care and updating related patient protocols in conjunction with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager and Hospital Practice Manager.
  • Assists with the care and routine monitoring of Visitor Education Center animals, including medical rechecks in conjunction with the Staff Veterinarian and Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager.
  • Assists as needed with intensive care patient treatments.
  • Assists as needed with patient admissions (answering phones, coordinating patient rescue/transport, creating medical records, and updating electronic database).
  • Give presentations in the Visitor Education Center and “CROW Campus” tours as needed to assist education staff.
  • Provides primary care for animal ambassadors housed at the clinic, including training of ambassador animals.
  • (Second Shift): Provides directly or supervises students and volunteers as needed to provide care for patients, particularly after 5 pm. Assists in training students in all aspects of patient care and hospital protocols.
  • (Second Shift): Carries the inside-line cell phone after 5 pm and triages after-hours intakes, consulting with supervising veterinarian as needed.
  • (Second Shift): Assist CVT’s with entering lab work results into medical records database.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ related experience.
  • Extensive wildlife rehabilitation skills. Preference will be given to applicants with sea turtle experience.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of office equipment and software systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Must be able to work efficiently, accurately, and independently.
  • Must be team player with positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
  • 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 the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit resume, letter of intent, and 3 professional references to Becca Wehmeier, Hospital Practice Manager, at bwehmeier@crowclinic.org.