Wildlife Rehab Assistant: Fast-Paced Care & Training

The International; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Instincts is seeking a Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistant to support the Director and Advanced Rehabilitators in emergencies, daily care, and hospital operations. You will coordinate rescues, plan diets, administer meds, and mentor interns and volunteers.

Spring and summer demand high patient loads; this is full-time, hourly with 1.5x overtime. Housing and experience influence annual compensation of roughly $26,500–$36,700.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, biology sciences or animal-related major.
• At least one year of wildlife rehabilitation experience; two years preferred.
• Wisconsin Basic Wildlife Rehabilitator’s license within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct animal care including exams, medical procedures, handling, feeding, and assisting with euthanasia as directed.
• Maintain accurate patient records such as admission information, updating charts and case reports as directed.
• Assist supervising and training of interns and volunteers in all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation as directed.
• Assist in presenting educational programs and developing educational materials.
• Ongoing professional development and participation in safety protocols.

Skills

Wildlife rehabilitation experience

Team collaboration

Medical terminology knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, biology sciences or animal-related major

Job description

Wild Instincts is seeking a Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistant to support the Director and Advanced Rehabilitators in emergencies, daily care, and hospital operations. You will coordinate rescues, plan diets, administer meds, and mentor interns and volunteers.

Spring and summer demand high patient loads; this is full-time, hourly with 1.5x overtime. Housing and experience influence annual compensation of roughly $26,500–$36,700.