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Position	Organization	Location	Posted
Wildlife Field Operations Technician	Oiled Wildlife Care Network	U.C. Davis, Davis	5/18/2009
Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator	Kenwood Wildlife Center	Kenwood, CA	3/30/2009
Rehabilitation Intern	International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC)	San Pedro, CA, Fairfield, CA	3/3/09
Seal Pup Rehabilitation Intern	Salt Spring Island	British Columbia, CANADA	12/26/08
Avian Rehabilitator (seasonal)	Salt Spring Island	British Columbia, CANADA	12/9/08
Animal Care Coordinator	Wildlife Fawn Rescue	Sonoma, CA	11/14/08
Home Care Services Manager	Project Wildlife	San Diego, CA	10/27/08
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern	California Wildlife Center	Calabassas, CA	3/13/08

Wildlife Field Operations Technician

The Wildlife Health Center's Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) is advertising for a new position within our Oil Spill Response Group - Wildlife Field Operations Technician.

As a member of the OWCN's spill response team, this new position (under the direction of the Wildlife Field Operations Supervisor) will support wildlife field operations and oversee volunteers during oil spill response by assisting in the capture, stabilization, and transportation of oil-affected wildlife. During non-spill periods, this hire will assist in maximizing readiness for oiled wildlife field operations through training, planning, drilling and maintaining necessary equipment and supplies.

Specific job responsibilities will include

Evaluating and drafting recommendations to procedures and protocols for oiled wildlife capture
Evaluating and recommending improved equipment and materials for oiled wildlife collection
Developing content and delivering training on oiled wildlife capture operations and health and safety issues
Conducting research related to oiled wildlife care technology development and assist in the research of others
Providing other specialized support in the area of oiled wildlife capture and transportation for the OWCN.

Specific job description and details may be found on the UC Davis Career Opportunities web site.

The preferred application date is on or before 1 June 2009.

Should you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Nils Warnock, Wildlife Field Operations Supervisor, or Dr. Michael Ziccardi, Director, Oiled Wildlife Care Network.

Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator

Position Description:

Basic rehabilitation duties in the hospital includes birds and smaller mammals.

Contact Star Dewar, Administrator 707-539-8974 (home)

Rehabilitation Intern,
International Bird Rescue Research Center
San Pedro, CA - Fairfield, CA

Position Description:

IBRRC is pleased to offer internships to individuals interested in aquatic bird rehabiliation and oil spill response. Any person can apply for an international internship with IBRRC – including people from North America.

The program's most valuable component is the hands-on training gained at our centers in the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas. These centers are home to IBRRC's rehabilitation program for aquatic birds. Combined, the centers receive over 4,500 birds each year. Working within our rehabilitation program with experienced staff and volunteers enables interns to gain valuable skills and knowledge about aquatic birds not offered in universities.

Interns learn all aspects of rehabilitation – from initial assessment, nutrition and husbandry, basic medical treatments, bird washing, case management, and volunteer management. Aquatic birds are challenging and labor intensive to rehabilitate. Interns learn first hand the intricacies of waterproofing, housing for each species, problem solving and also learn about herd health management (caring for many birds at one time). All of these points are important aspects of oil spill response and oiled bird rehabilitation.

Interns gain valuable practical experience, while helping wildlife patients and working with staff and highly trained volunteers. Some of the skills learned include individual species identification and natural history, proper husbandry and enrichment techniques, animal handling, tube-feeding, medication administration, lab work, and various other procedures. Interns will receive daily one-on-one training, and will be asked to work on an individual or group project. The internship is intense, physically demanding, fast-paced and repetitive, giving interns the opportunity to learn about many aspects of aquatic bird rehabilitation.

Abilities and Experience Required:

Be interested in a career in wild bird rehabilitation or closely related fields (veterinary medicine, etc.)
Must be 18 years or older
Have current passport and visa (if needed)
Commit to at least 3 consecutive months of wor
Expect to work a 5-day week, usually 10-12 hours/day
Provide resume with references and letter explaining their interest in this program and field of work
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to perform tedious tasks for long periods of time
Ability to do rigorous outdoor work in all types of weather
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as cleaning, lifting, climbing stairs, etc.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently while precisely following directions and procedures
Ability to get along with others in a group housing situation
Be responsible for their round-trip airfare

Intern Benefits:

Supervision by IBRRC staff
Involvement with oil spills as they occur locally
Attendance at IBRRC trainings as they are available
Access to IBRRC literature and staff

For questions about the internship or the application process, please email us at internships@ibrrc.org.

Seal Pup Rehabilitation Intern

Position Description:

Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre is a registered not for profit organization operating under permits from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Environment Canada and the Ministry of Water, Land and Air. Recipient of the Islands Trust Environmental Stewardship Award, IWNCC’s focus is on the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned Harbour Seals.

This spring and summer we will be awarding 14 internships. Internships last eight weeks and run from late May to early November. In the peak of summer the hours are long. The work day begins at 7:30 a.m. and continues until well past midnight. A shift can be 10 - 12 hours per day, six days a week, with one day off.

The internships are on a voluntary basis, however comfortable housing with shared cooking and bathroom facilities are provided as well as wireless internet and a shared vehicle. Interns are accepted internationally and are responsible for their own transportation to and from British Columbia.

Interns will work directly under marine mammal rehabilitation specialists and can expect to learn or improve your skills in the following:

Safe rescue and handling of Harbour Seal pups
Proper restraint techniques
Stabilizing critical patients and new arrivals
Food preparation through all stages of the rehabilitation process
Gavage (tube) feeding, force feeding and hand feeding techniques
Proper hygiene and isolation protocols to prevent the spread of disease
Administration of oral medications
Behavioral and medical observation and proper record keeping
Natural history of marine mammal species
Fundamentals of how, why and when to administer alternative remedies such as homeopathy and Chinese herbs
Response to the rescue hotline and public interface as well as the logistics of coordinating rescues from many remote locations
General care of many other indigenous avian and mammalian species

For more information and an application see our website at www.sealrescue.org

E-mail iwncc@aol.com, 322 Langs Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K1N3

Avian Rehabilitator

Position Description:

Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre (IWNCC) is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of regional wildlife, with an emphasis on avian species and Harbour Seal pups. We are seeking a candidate for a six month seasonal position (May-Oct.).

IWNCC is located in the Pacific Northwest, on Salt Spring Island, one of the largest of the Canadian Gulf Islands. We are a small, but very busy centre, primarily outdoors on a forested 4-acre property. We treat about 500 avian and small terrestrial animals and up to 100 seal pups each year. The work is fast-paced and physically demanding, however with the cross-discipline of avian, land and marine mammals, it is varied and fulfilling.

The position will report to the Senior Wildlife Rehabilitators and Executive Director. The candidate will be part of a small group of dedicated individuals responsible for the day-to-day care of our wild patients, and will be included in almost every aspect of animal care from rescue through to release. This position provides an excellent opportunity for wildlife caregivers to expand their knowledge and skills in the field of wildlife rehabilitation.

The Avian Rehabilitator will be responsible for:

Coordinating rescues
Admissions, initial examinations and critical care
Daily animal husbandry
Training and supervising interns and volunteers
Keeping accurate daily records and charts
Maintaining clean, well-supplied work areas
Basic lab work such as fecal and blood analyses
Administering prescribed medications
Cleaning animal habitats such as mews, cages and pools

The successful candidate will preferably posses an undergraduate degree pertaining to the earth sciences or animal technician certification. They must have advanced level rehabilitation experience with N. American Avian species. They must possess a highly developed work ethic, excellent English language communications skills (both verbal and written), be physically fit, self-motivated as well as able to work as a part of a busy team.

An honorarium of $1600 per month is provided as is a small, furnished on-site cabin, communal kitchen and bathrooms, wireless internet and a shared vehicle. Preference will be given to Canadian applicants, however non-Canadian applications will also be considered

Please send your CV, references and an informal cover letter to Jeff Lederman, Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre, 322 Langs Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1N3 Canada. Or email us at iwncc@aol.com

Animal Care Coordinator
Sonoma, CA

Position Descritpion:

Wildlife Fawn Rescue specializes in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of Sonoma County fawns. We are searching for an Animal-Care Coordinator. This year-round, salaried position requires animal-care experience and a primary interest in working with wildlife. Long-term (~5 year) commitment. Applicant must be a Sonoma County resident, homeowner with some acreage preferred. Some computer skills. CA Driver's License. Inner-strength to understand and work with injured, ill and orphaned fawns as well as the public. Intensive rescue work during fawn season - spring and summer months. Administrative work - fall and winter months. Complete training is provided.

More detailed information will be provided to interested persons who would enjoy this rewarding challenge. Learn more at our website, www.fawnrescue.org

Contact:

Submit resume via email to fawnrescue@mmconsult.com.

Home Care Services Manager (Volunteer Manager)
San Diego, CA

Position Description:

Project Wildlife is seeking a full time Home Care Services Manager who will be based at the administrative offices located on Morena Boulevard. PW is one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation organizations in the country. PW rescues, rehabilitates and releases into suitable habitats wildlife that has been found orphaned, injured or ill. In addition, PW strives to educate the public on the importance of conserving habitat and co-existing with wild birds and mammals. Our Mission: “Conservation through Education and Wildlife Care”

Summary:
The Home Care Services Manager oversees the Project Wildlife’s home care satellite rehabilitation program and is the PW liaison to local veterinarians, animal shelters and other animal agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for all recruitment and management of animal rehabilitation teams including hotline, transport and cage building.
Is familiar with PW documents/forms and is responsible for enforcing volunteer policies and procedures.
Coordinates the production of training materials for volunteer recruitment and team meetings.
Designs, coordinates and presents outreach programming to veterinarians, animal shelters, and other animal agencies.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals at the PW Triage Center including staff, volunteers, home care rehabilitators and the public.
Administers regular inspections of home care rehabilitation satellites to insure compliance with PW protocols and permitting agencies.
Attends rehabilitation team meetings and trainings.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology, Animal Biology, Zoology, or similar field plus 3 years experience in animal care with at least 2 years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid CA driver's license and a personal vehicle that can transport small animals and supplies.
Proven leadership and highly effective “people skills” including strong verbal communication, presentation and mediation skills.
Knowledge of budgeting process helpful. • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft OFFICE. Volgistics volunteer software experience a plus.
Must be able to work in the evening or on the weekend as needed.

Personal Characteristics:

This position requires an individual of demonstrated maturity, dependability, patience and professionalism. The individual should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, a sense of humor, enthusiasm, flexibility, the ability to work as part of a team and a genuine interest in people and wildlife.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive Salary - $34K – $40K Annually
Fully Paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
11 Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Personal Days
403 (b) Retirement Plan

Contact:

Please email cover letter and resume with salary history to Wanda Cossette, Director of Finance & Administration. wcossette@projectwildlife.or

Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern

Position Description:

Assist staff and volunteers with all aspects of animal care including, but not limited to: Daily husbandry-related activities including medical treatments, cleaning, diet preparation and feeding in the Intensive Care Unit and the Baby Care Unit; Assist with intake procedures of new patients; Assist in answering clinic phone; Provide guidance to the public; Assist in performing animal releases; Assist in Marine Mammal Rescues; Attend advanced wildlife and animal care classes and seminars; Complete and present a case note study.

Must be 18 years of age or older. Science, medical care or natural science background required. Must be able to lift minimum of 50lbs. Work performed requires lifting, bending, stooping, pushing and other moderately strenuous activities. Must have respect for wildlife and courtesy towards the public. At the time of the interview, the applicant must demonstrate proof of a negative TB test within the past year and a current tetanus vaccination.

How to apply:

Please submit a resume, letter of intent (please include the Session you are applying for) and two (2) letters of recommendation. A telephone interview will be scheduled after your application has been received. If you have any questions or would like to visit the hospital, please email me and we can try to schedule a short in-person interview.

Contact: Cynthia Reyes by phone: (818)222-2658 or EMAIL.