Facility

Florida Wildlife Hospital

Closing Date

Description

Full time
– variable hours, including weekends and holidays
– care and feeding a variety of species including orphaned or injured wildlife
– record keeping
– diet preparation
– maintaining cleanliness in animal care areas
– general hospital cleaning, including mopping floors, laundry, dishwashing
– participation in release of wildlife
– administration of medications
– animal handling and restraint

REQUIREMENTS:
– able to work indoors and outdoors in types of weather
– able to lift up to 50 pounds
– have an up-to-date tetanus shot or be able to get one prior to starting work
– have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
– possess good communication skills, a positive attitude, be able to follow
directions, and work as part of a team in a fast paced environment
– good customer services skills
– rabies pre-exposure vaccines not necessary but helpful

Education and Pre-requisites

Some captive wildlife husbandry experience preferred

Compensation and benefits

Paid time off is provided for full time staff. Beginning salary starting at $10.35/hr, depending on experience.

Application instructions

Please send resume and cover letter to info@floridawildlifehospital.org