Wildlife Caretaker

15 hours ago

Greater Napanee, Ontario, Canada Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre Full time

Your main responsibilities will be:

  • General cleaning duties; cage cleaning, set-up, and repair, hospital cleaning, dish washing. Lots of dirty work
  • Caring for all the wildlife species admitted to SPWC throughout the season, feeding orphans, caring for juveniles, and injured adult animals.
  • Capture and restraint of wild patients. (Birds, Reptiles, Mammals, and Amphibians)
  • Restraining animals that may have parasites such as lice, and fleas.
  • Preparing a variety of diets for all native Ontario wildlife species at different life stages including road kill and dead mice for carnivores
  • Calculating dosages and administering oral and injectable medications.
  • Working alongside volunteers (interns, placement students, as well as weekly volunteers)
  • Answering to, and facilitating the work of the Director and all senior staff.
  • Record keeping- updating patient charts, printing legibly

Mandatory Requirements:

Capable of working 44hrs/week, day or evening shifts, weekends as well as holidays.

Current Rabies and Tetanus vaccinations

Ability to perform hard labour, be flexible enough to get in and out of a variety of animal enclosures and lift 50lbs

Ability to work in all weather conditions and maintain a good attitude

Experience in animal husbandry

Endurance, enthusiasm, resourcefulness

Must be willing to work with all wildlife species

Assets:

  • Previous study/experience: Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician, Wildlife Care
  • Team worker, but able to work independently. Able to self-direct and stay busy.
  • Knowledge of avian and reptile anatomy, physiology, and ecology.
  • Willing to learn mammalian and avian husbandry and all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation from admission to release.

Job Types: Seasonal, Full-time

Contract length: 4-5 months

Pay: $19 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Greater Napanee, ON K7R3L1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Animal Care: 1 year

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (required)
  • Night Shift (required)

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Contract length: 4 months

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Seasonal

Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Work Location: In person