Wildlife Care & Rehab Coordinator | Volunteer Lead

Lindsay's Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Wildlife Husbandry Coordinator to oversee the daily care and rehabilitation of native wildlife. You will supervise volunteers, coordinate with hospital staff, and help maintain protocols across hospital and homecare locations.

The role emphasizes conservation, teamwork, and high standards of animal care, with responsibilities including training volunteers, tracking development, and ensuring safe, compassionate handling and timely

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a wildlife rehabilitation program.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal Sciences or related degree desired, but not required. (Will substitute training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities).
• Knowledge of natural history and husbandry for native California wildlife.
• Completed IWRC or NWRA basic skills course desired, but not required.
• Experience working with volunteers with a positive, cooperative atmosphere.
• Must be able to work weekends, some evenings and some holidays.
• Be able to support and comply with existing Lindsay Wildlife Experience policies.
• Valid California drivers license or ability to obtain one within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Manage the husbandry of all wildlife patients entering the hospital, including enclosure set-up, daily hygienic maintenance, and diets.
• Provide on-site training and supervision of volunteers, assistants, interns and externs in wildlife husbandry including hand-feeding and hygiene.
• Track development through assessment of weights, body condition, feather/fur development and enter information into WRMD database.
• Maintain progression system of animals from neonate through release and graduating housing.
• Alert medical staff to abnormal development or behavior and assist in corrective plans.
• Coordinate and document housing and feeding schedules and weaning during development milestones.
• Ensure timely feedings and administration of medications.
• Oversee onboarding of homecare volunteers and maintain documentation.
• Public interaction and education including outreach programs and reflect Lindsay’s mission.

Skills

Wildlife rehabilitation

Team player

Public interaction

Driver license

Education

Bachelor / Associate degree in Biology or related field

IWRC/NWRA basic skills course (desirable)

Tools

WRMD database

Job description

Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Wildlife Husbandry Coordinator to oversee the daily care and rehabilitation of native wildlife. You will supervise volunteers, coordinate with hospital staff, and help maintain protocols across hospital and homecare locations.

The role emphasizes conservation, teamwork, and high standards of animal care, with responsibilities including training volunteers, tracking development, and ensuring safe, compassionate handling and timely