Wildlife Rehabilitator

Job Overview:

As a Wildlife Rehabilitator, you will play a crucial role in the care and rehabilitation of injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife. This position requires a deep passion for animal welfare and the ability to work with various species in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for assisting to provide treatment, proper nutrition, and a safe environment for wildlife until they are ready to be released back into their natural habitat.​

Duties

• Patient food preparation
• Cleaning cages, site, facility, laundry etc
• Husbandry
• Observe and assist with medical exams, treatment, and lab work under the supervision of the senior wildlife rehabbers, lead veterinarian and veterinary technician.
• Assist with treatment and care to patients as directed by senior staff.
• Communicate with the public/veterinary clinics regarding wildlife concerns and transfers of animals to the centre
• Work with volunteers for wildlife care and rescues
• Maintain records
• Other duties as required​

Requirements

• Applicants must have relevant work experience or schooling related to either wildlife rehabilitation, animal welfare, husbandry, vet medicine, zoology, biology, conservation and other relevant disciplines.
• Experience in animal care or rehabilitation is required.
• Previous experience leading teams is highly desirable.
• Strong observational skills
• Ability to handle various species safely and humanely.
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) local wildlife laws and regulations is beneficial.
• Physical stamina to perform tasks that may involve lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends or holidays as needed.
• Rabies vaccinated or willing to obtain vaccination (proof of vaccination and titre value required)
• Strong work ethic, dependable, honest, able to problem solve
• Work well as a team as well as under minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal English) and professional telephone etiquette
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
• Ability to handle high stress environments
• Position requires physically fit candidates (must be able to lift 50lbs.)​

Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends.

Calgary Wildlife is open 365 days/year. This role will include some weekends and evenings in our peak season (spring/summer).​

This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on wildlife rehabilitation efforts while gaining hands-on experience in animal care. If you are dedicated to helping animals in need, we encourage you to apply.​

Role type: Full time

Wage Band: $17-$21 commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity at Calgary Wildlife, please submit your CV and cover letter to kylarae@calgarywildlife.org

Subject line: Wildlife Rehabilitator Application.​

Due to high number of applicants, we regrettably are only able to reply to those invited for interview.

This listing will remain open until the suitable candidate is found.