Part-Time Rehabilitation Caretaker

Location: Kendalia, TX with occasional shifts in San Antonio, TX

Website: www.wildlife-rescue.org

Apply to: WRRapplication@wildlife-rescue.org

Job Type: Part-time, Hourly, Non-exempt

Mission: To rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife and to provide sanctuary, individualized care, and a

voice for other animals in need.

History: Established in 1977, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation (WRR) receives over 10,000 wild animals per year

for rehabilitation and release as well as providing permanent sanctuary for more thanresident non-releasable

indigenous wildlife, non-native wildlife (large mammals, primates, reptiles, and birds) and farmed animals. The

Wildlife Rescue Sanctuary is located onacres in the beautiful Texas Hill Country in Kendalia, and the Sherman

Animal Care Complex is located in San Antonio.

Description: The Wildlife Rehabilitator and Animal Caretaker is responsible for ensuring that proper care is given

to all animals at WRR according to approved protocols and standards. Animal Caretakers will be responsible for

daily feeding, enclosure cleaning and maintenance, behavioral observations, and enrichment activities for a wide

variety of Texas native avian, mammal, and reptile species. These animals include but are not limited to, opossums,

songbirds, doves, deer, raccoons, skunks, waterfowl, turtles, and tortoises. This position involves substantial animal

care responsibilities, triage and care of new arrival patients, administrative duties (record keeping), and fieldwork

involving rescues, releases, and transportation of animals.

Primary Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties of the Job:

Complete Animal Caretaking shifts, upholding the high standards of care required

Responsible for the health and well-being of all animals and integrity of housing and enclosures. Maintain
detailed notes in departmental logs. Report abnormalities in animal health or behavior to Vet Staff or Hospital

Manager.

Feed all animals according to dietary guidelines and feeding schedules.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all enclosures and cages at all times.

Monitor health of animals and report observations to medical staff.

Medicate sick or injured animals.

Complete facility and enclosure maintenance and landscaping as required, including repairs, mowing, weed-
eating, tree trimming, etc.

Responsible for occasional rescues, releases, and transportation of animals.

Adhere to protocols for admitting animals, filling out all paperwork completely, initial set up of animal
(including hydration, feeding, and initial medical care), and working with the public who may be bringing the

animal to us in a professional and diplomatic manner.

Complete required admission forms, internal and external paperwork in a timely manner.

Represent WRR professionally to the public while maintaining a neat and well-kempt appearance whether at
WRR, on the phone, at events, or during educational engagements.

Maintain an in-depth knowledge of WRR policies and protocols. Assist with training or retraining as needed.

Mentor volunteers & interns, being sure the quality of care given is up to the WRR standard of excellence.
Report all concerns to Hospital Manager or Training Coordinator.

Monitor feed and supplies. Report low inventory levels to Hospital Manager or Animal Admin Director.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral or written means. Ability to
document daily observation reports, medical logs, etc.

Composure: Ability to remain calm and maintain self-control in the midst of difficult circumstances and
emergencies. Ability to respond in a professional manner in all situations and have a high level of integrity.

Desired candidates are mature individuals with the ability to handle physically and emotionally stressful

situations, a demanding workload, long hours, and to work independently or as a team

Decision Making: Ability to set work priorities and to evaluate and create solutions to work-related problems

Organization: Ability to keep various ongoing projects organized. Requires good time management practices
and the ability to meet multiple deadlines

Dependability: Dependable and willing to learn and do what is needed so that the animals are given the best
quality of life possible, whether that is in the wild or in our Sanctuary

Technical: Working knowledge of animal husbandry and rehabilitation

Computer: Working knowledge of MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Requirements:

Education: A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required in Wildlife Biology, Zoology, and/or Biology.

Experience: A Minimum ofyears of full-time animal care experience is preferred, with preference given to
experience with native, Texas wildlife species.

Attendance: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's
sole discretion

Vaccinations: Current Meningitis, Rabies pre-exposure (PrEP) [required before or within firstdays
of employment], and Tetanus vaccinations are required. Negative TB test required.

License: Valid Driver’s License with good driving record required. Must be able to liftlbs.

Technology: Proficient knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, etc. In addition, the ability to conduct
data entry into online databases

Compensation:

$15.00/hour.days of annual PTO,paid Holidays, and partially paid benefits provided. Candidates selected for

interviews will be requested to provide references. Position open until filled.

Persons interested in applying for this position should send a cover letter & resume (email preferred):

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc.

Attn: Director of Administration

P.O. Box| Kendalia, TX

Email: WRRapplication@wildlife-rescue.org

Phone: (830) 336-2725, ext.| Fax: (830) 336-3733

WRR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.