Seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitation Associate at San Diego Humane Society

Ramona, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

22.25

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wildlife Rehabilitation, Animal Care, Record Keeping, Diet Preparation, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Assistance, Compassion, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Communication, PPE Usage, Transporting Animals, Quarantine Protocols, Medical Record Maintenance, Judgment

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: Ramona Campus - Ramona, CA 92110 Position Type: Seasonal Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.25 Hourly Job Category: Project Wildlife San Diego Humane Society is hiring Full-Time Seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitation Associates for our Ramona Project Wildlife team! How you’ll impact our mission: At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing care for critically injured and orphaned local wildlife. This position provides intake and direct care to wildlife patients including restraint, handling, diet preparation, animal husbandry, accurate record keeping and physical exams. This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections. This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you. What’s in it for you? At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values. As an employee you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!) Comprehensive training and well-being programs 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services …and so much more! What you’ll do: Safely handle and identify injured, ill and orphaned wild animals upon intake Prepare diets and follow daily schedules for feedings and provide daily cleaning of patients, equipment and the facility Identify and alert veterinary team to possible contagious illness or medical conditions; identify and use good judgment to alert veterinary team to all other patient medical concerns Follow all quarantine and isolation guidelines and protocols, including utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safely operate Society vehicles to transport patients between SDHS locations and the Bahde Wildlife Center, and to release sites Maintain detailed written medical records and patient updates in the medical database (WRMD) What we’re looking for: High School graduation or equivalent required; advanced learning certificate(s) or degree in related field preferred. Prior experience in an animal welfare and/or shelter environment or equivalent field, with wildlife experience preferred. A general knowledge of rehabilitation, conservation and federal/state wildlife laws preferred. In accordance with CDC and ACIP guidelines, must be willing to follow appropriate rabies pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) vaccine and titer check recommendations. May be required to obtain Vet Assistant Controlled Substances Permit (VACSP) in accordance with the provisions of the CA Veterinary Medical Board. Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes. Location & Hours: Based at our Ramona Campus. This position works 40 hours a week. We are currently hiring for Seasonal positions that will be scheduled to begin between March and June and will last for approximately 5 months after starting. Pay: Starting range is between $20.00 - $22.25 per hour. The actual hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience. The listed hiring range for this position depicts the target range of pay rates for candidates. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. Compensation for internal candidates may increase beyond the listed range based on performance over time. For all candidates, the actual starting pay rate is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to your years of related education and experience, internal pay equity, and position location. To learn more about our benefits and perks, click here. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitation Associate will provide care for critically injured and orphaned local wildlife, including intake and direct care. Responsibilities include handling animals, preparing diets, maintaining records, and alerting the veterinary team to medical concerns.