Seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitation Associate

　　Project Wildlife Ramona, California

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　　Description

　　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 toInspire 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. 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 whereeveryperson – 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 benefits package, 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 and orphaned wild animals

　　Determine and monitor patient diets and housing

　　Prepare, administer and follow daily schedules for diets and medications

　　Daily cleaning of patients, equipment and the facility

　　Provide continued care for animals at the Rehabilitation Center-evaluating for transfers to satellite care and/or release

　　Respond to rehabilitation related questions and provides general information to the public regarding local wildlife

　　Administer medications and injections

　　Safely use restraint and handling techniques, as well as general animal safety practices, including recognizing animal behavior patterns

　　Maintain detailed written medical records and patient updates in the medical data base (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, beginning in March 2024 and will last until approximately September 2024.

　　Pay: Starting range is between $17.75 – $19.75 per hour. The actual hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience.