City Wildlife · Nationwide / location varies · posted today
City Wildlife, Washington, DC’s only wildlife rehabilitation center is located at 15 Oglethorpe Street NW and is open every day of the year. The center admits between 1,500 and 2,000 animals per year. We treat all of the District's wildlife species, except most rabies vector species, bear, deer, rats, and house mice. City Wildlife employs seasonal Animal Care Technicians for part-time help, generally about 32 hours per week March through September. Prior experience in wildlife rehabilitation is helpful, but not mandatory. Pay is determined by skill level and ranges from $18.40/hour to $21.55/hour depending on experience. Some weekend and holiday hours are required. Job Description: Animal Care Technicians are responsible for implementing City Wildlife's animal care program in accordance with the organization's mission by providing high-quality husbandry and rehabilitation support for wildlife patients. Responsibilities include daily husbandry, diet preparation, patient monitoring, enclosure maintenance, recordkeeping, and supporting the Treatment team to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare. City Wildlife utilizes a tiered Animal Care Technician program that recognizes growth in technical skills, clinical judgment, leadership, and independence. Advancement through each tier is based on demonstrated competency, performance, and the ability to work independently. Tier I: • Independently perform routine husbandry and sanitation tasks while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity. • Prepare diets and formulas and provide daily care for wildlife patients following established protocols. • Safely handle and restrain wildlife patients appropriate to their level of training. • Maintain appropriate enclosures and provide species-appropriate enrichment. • Complete morning and evening patient checks and accurately document patient care and location in WRMD. • Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns appropriately to senior staff. • Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and reliability • Demonstrate ability to independently open and close the rehabilitation center. • Participate in staff meetings and organizational events as required. Tier II: All duties listed under Tier I, plus: • Demonstrate advanced feeding techniques and medication administration appropriate to the Animal Care Technician role. • Independently assess patient progression and implement changes in feeding schedules, enclosure progression, enrichment, and husbandry based on species, age, condition, and stage of rehabilitation. • Demonstrate knowledge of species-specific rehabilitation and release criteria. • Identify concerning patient behavior, illness, injuries, or changes in condition and communicate findings appropriately to the Treatment team. • Lead Animal Care shifts by prioritizing workflow, delegating tasks, and supporting team members. • Mentor and assist with training interns and newer Animal Care Technicians. • Serve as a resource for Tier I technicians while maintaining high standards of patient care. Tier III: All duties listed under Tiers I and II, plus: • Possess advanced medical training, typically as a veterinary technician. Exceptions may be considered based on demonstrated competency and organizational need. • Support the Treatment team with advanced medical procedures, diagnostics, laboratory procedures, and patient treatments within their training and scope of practice. • Maintain advanced medical documentation and treatment records in WRMD. • Mentor staff in advanced medical procedures and wildlife rehabilitation practices. • Participate in continuing education opportunities through organizations such as IWRC, NWRA, or other applicable professional organizations.
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