Benefits:

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Austin Wildlife Rescue is a local non-profit that rehabilitates and releases orphaned, injured and sick Native Texas wildlife. We are currently interviewing candidates for 2025 Seasonal Animal Care positions that will work February/March - October. We will be hiring Full-Time (Day Shift) and Part-Time (Night Shift)

Job Location

Rehabilitation Center 111 Elbow Bend, Elgin, TX 78621

Full-Time Schedule

Day shift staff are scheduled for four days a week 6am-4pm.

Part-Time Schedule

Night shift staff are scheduled for three shifts per week 2pm-midnight.

Responsibilities/Duties:

This is a very physical job that requires a lot of movement and the ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.

Cleaning cages

Feeding animals

Administering medications

Maintaining care plans for injured animals

Providing direction/guidance to interns and volunteers

Assisting the public with animals they bring to our facility

Adhering to protocols for animal care and safety

Communicating effectively & in a timely manner with team members and supervisors

Following instructions

Requirements/Preferences:

A degree in wildlife management or related field is preferred.

A year of experience working with wildlife is preferred.

Proof of Tetanus vaccine up to date (within the last 10 years).

Rabies pre-exposure vaccines are required for this position and cost is the responsibility of the employee. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Benefits/Perks:

Paid sick-time

AWR staff t-shirts provided

Hands-on experience working with amazing native Texas wildlife

Pay: $18/hour

How to Apply: Email your cover letter and resume to admin@austinwildliferescue.org and indicate the position you are interested in