Wildlife Rehabilitation Keeper

Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corporation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corporation is seeking a dedicated Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistant to support the Wildlife Rehabilitation supervisor and care for confiscated animals and wildlife under rehabilitation. You will monitor animal health, maintain enclosures, prepare diets, and assist with pre-release training at the wild animal rescue centre in Hong Kong.

You will also help with daily operations, volunteer training, and coordinating tasks when supervisors are absent, requiring

Qualifications

• Hands-on animal care experience is advantageous.
• Biological/Environmental science or related subject recommended.
• Enthusiasm for conservation and animal care.
• Fluent Chinese and English, oral and written.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Physically fit for outdoor work and adverse weather.
• Willing to work weekends and public holidays.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Honest, responsible and friendly; eager to learn.
• Committed to KFBG’s mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and well-being of animals and integrity of housing/enclosures.
• Maintain high standards of husbandry and feed according to schedules.
• Prepare diets and feed all animals per guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of enclosures and surrounding areas.
• Monitor animal health and report observations to Vet Staff.
• Conduct pre-release training as instructed.
• Assist Wildlife Rehabilitation supervisor in daily operations of the rescue centre.
• Complete daily supportive tasks (cleaning, laundry, etc.).
• Cover assigned WRS and SWRS duties when supervisors are absent.
• Monitor feeds and supplies; report problems to relevant sections.
• Assist in training new volunteers.
• Support maintenance repairs and general purchasing.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Bilingual Chinese & English

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Basic computer literacy

Independent & teamwork

Education

Biological/Environmental science or related subject

Job description

This is an individual contributor role. The incumbent will report to the Wildlife Rehabilitation supervisor.

To provide good care to confiscated animals and wildlife under rehabilitation.

• Responsible for the health and well‑being of all animals and the integrity of housing and enclosures
• Maintain a good standard of husbandry
• Diet preparation and feed all animals according to dietary guidelines and feeding schedules
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all enclosures and surrounding areas at all times
• Monitor health of animals and report observations to Vet Staff
• Conduct pre‑release training schedule according to instructions

To assist and support supervisor in maintaining the daily operation of the wild animal rescue centre.

• To complete daily supportive tasks: cleaning station, laundry, etc.
• To regularly fill one of the daily work positions
• To cover allocated WRS and SWRS responsibilities when supervisors are absent
• To monitor feed and supplies

To report problems/ issues to the relevant sections.

• maintenance repairs
• General purchase

To assist with the training of new volunteers.

Job Requirements

• Relevant working experience, with hands‑on experience in animal husbandry, will be an advantage.
• Possessed a qualification in biological science/ environmental science/ relevant subject, animal husbandry or related subjects will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm regarding conservation and animal care issues.
• Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English.
• Basic computer literacy
• Physically fit to work in an outdoor environment and in adverse weather.
• Willing to work on weekends and public holidays.
• Able to work independently and work in a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Honest, responsible, and friendly.
• Eager to learn
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of KFBG.