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Date Posted: 04/23/2025
Organization: Pasadena Humane
Location: Pasadena, CA
Job Title: Veterinary Health Technician - Wildlife
Position Type: Paid Position
Position Hours: Full Time
Position Description: The Health team cares for all the pet animals and wildlife entering our shelter. As a Health Technician you will partner with veterinarians to address the husbandry, medical and behavioral needs of each animal on its rehabilitation journey back to its natural habitat. In addition to partnering with veterinarians, Health Technicians work with multiple other teams, including animal control officers and customer care associates, as well as volunteers, to ensure that animals are triaged and placed on appropriate pathways out of the shelter as expediently as possible.
This position will challenge you to grow nursing skills and develop your project management, communication, and critical thinking skills.
If you are a Registered Veterinary Technician interested in wildlife nursing, high volume high quality spay neuter, or shelter medicine (including behavioral care), this position will give you the opportunity to expand your skills in these specialty areas.
As a Wildlife-Focus Health Technician, you will share your expertise with wildlife for the benefit of human and non-human animals in the community and work to advocate for wildlife and healthy ecosystems by assisting with outreach and educational programs such as tabling events, public speaking to all ages, and assisting with our humane exclusion program. In this position you will work with residents to solve wildlife conflict issues and use creative problem-solving skills to find solutions that are humane and effective for both residents and wildlife, offering the community an alternative to conventional pest control.
Date Posted: 04/16/2025
Organization: Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehab Center
Location: Newark, CA
Job Title: Center Manager Vet Tech or Vet
Position Type: Paid Position
Position Hours: Full Time
Position Description: Our wildlife center facility was built from the ground up by community members and OHSWRC volunteers. Our facility has 3 nurseries, 3 waterbird, 8 song bird and raptor, and 3 mammal habitats plus an office and a shared kitchen/exam room. Ohlone Humane Society’s wildlife rehabilitation program serves the public and community by treating injured and orphaned native wildlife, as regulated and authorized under the government agencies and the permits under which we operate. Our organization is funded by community support, grants, memberships, and donations. The goal is to release these wild animals that come to us by providing them with the best medical and husbandry care possible to prepare them for their return to the wild. We also educate the public and encourage the public to have respect and compassion for all living things that we share this planet with.
The OHS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is looking for a manager! Are you passionate about wildlife and have experience working with native avian and mammal wildlife? Read the job description below for more details to see if this position would be a good fit for you.
Date Posted: 03/30/2025
Organization: Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Job Title: Wildlife Hospital Coordinator
Position Type: Paid Position
Position Hours: Full Time
Position Description: The Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital Coordinator reports to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager and is responsible for managing the daily rehabilitation operation, maintaining the facility, supplies, and organization in the hospital and homecare. Managing the wildlife helpline and accession desk for humane animal rescue. Maintaining the financial records for hospital purchases. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital Coordinator carries out administrative, treatment and husbandry duties, following written and verbal protocols established by the rehabilitation manager to train staff, interns and volunteers to ensure the safe, effective and efficient operation of the hospital.
Date Posted: 03/04/2025
Organization: Native Songbird Care & Conservation
Location: Sebastopol, CA
Job Title: Summer Intern
Position Type: Internship (paid or stipend)
Position Hours: Part Time
Position Description: The internship program at NSCC provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in the care of injured, ill, and orphaned native passerines within the wildlife rehabilitation setting. From a conservation perspective, this internship also provides an up-close look at the anthropogenic threats facing passerines in today’s world and what we can do to reduce the impact of those threats. All species cared for at NSCC are state and federally protected. Interns will become familiar with the laws and ethics that govern and guide our work as rehabilitators.
Date Posted: 02/13/2025
Organization: International Bird Rescue
Location: 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro, California 90731
Job Title: Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship
Position Type: Internship (volunteer)
Position Hours: Full Time
Position Description: Requirements:
Age 18 or older with a valid form of ID
Time commitment: Minimum of three months at 4 days per week from 8 AM until closing at 6:30pm.
Previous experience handling birds is helpful but not a prerequisite
Maturity and professionalism with the staff, public, volunteers, and animals
Must work as a team and individually with minimal supervision
Enthusiasm for wildlife rehabilitation and learning
Must follow all workplace safety guidelines
Follow directions well and carry out assigned responsibilities efficiently and effectively in a high stress and busy environment
Any season may present unpredictable emergencies, such as oil spills or disease outbreaks. Interns are expected to participate in the on-site response to such emergencies and may be asked to stay late or respond off-site if necessary, at Bird Rescue’s expense.
We require a 3 month commitment during the timeframe listed below.
Los Angeles Wildlife Center
Spring/Summer- 2 available positions: May through August
Application deadline March 15
For questions or comments, contact us at internships@birdrescue.org
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Date Posted: 02/05/2025
Organization: Pacific Wildlife Care
Location: Morro Bay, CA
Job Title: Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Position Type: Internship (paid or stipend)
Position Hours: Seasonal
Position Description: Pacific Wildlife Care, located in Morro Bay, CA, is the only state and federally permitted wildlife rehabilitation facility in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast of California.
The Internship Program at Pacific Wildlife Care is a working and learning experience for individuals interested in wildlife and wildlife rehabilitation. We hope that our internship can serve as a thorough introduction to wildlife rehabilitation opportunities.
Individuals selected will be expected to participate in all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation–cleaning, feeding, enclosure set-up and maintenance, observation, record-keeping, treatment, and release of rehabilitated patients.
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Date Posted: 02/05/2025
Organization: Ojai Raptor Center
Location: Ojai, CA
Job Title: Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship
Position Type: Internship (volunteer)
Position Hours: Full Time
Position Description: This unpaid full- or part-time internship is designed for applicants 18 years and older that are interested in wildlife rehabilitation, animal care, wildlife conservation, or other related fields. Please read the attached description and application instructions carefully.
Internship sessions begin March 1st, 2025 and run through September. All inquiries can be directed to eliza@ojairaptorcenter.org
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Date Posted: 01/31/2025
Organization: International Bird Rescue
Location: 4369 Cordelia Road Fairfield, CA 94521
Job Title: Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship
Position Type: Internship (volunteer)
Position Hours: Full Time
Position Description: Internship Timetable/Application Deadlines
There are four Internship positions per wildlife hospital (LA or SF) available each year. We require a 3 month commitment during the timeframes listed below.
Los Angeles Wildlife Center
Winter/Spring- 2 available positions: February through May
Application deadline Dec 31st
Spring/Summer- 2 available positions: May through August
Application deadline March 15
San Francisco Wildlife Center
Spring/Summer- 4 available positions: May through August
Application deadline March 15
How to apply
To apply for an internship, please submit your application using the online form by the posted application deadline.
Application requirements:
1. A letter of interest, including your background/relevant interests; a description of why you would like to intern with us specifically, and any details we should know.
2. A resume or curriculum vitae
Application Process: After reviewing your application, you will be notified if you have been selected for an interview. After reviewing your interview, you will be notified if you are selected for the internship program.
For questions or comments, contact us at internships@birdrescue.org
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Date Posted: 01/31/2025
Organization: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
Location: Saratoga, CA
Job Title: Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Position Type: Internship (volunteer)
Position Hours: Seasonal
Position Description: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is now accepting applications for our Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship program. The internship position is located our Wildlife Care Center in Saratoga. Internships are unpaid volunteer positions open to high school graduates that are 18 or over.
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity as a volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern to learn the care and feeding of wildlife and basic husbandry skills. In addition to hands on experience, interns will receive bi-weekly educational topics for review in discussion groups. All interns must be available for Friday Discussion Groups. A final exit examination is required upon completion of the program.
Time Commitment: 12-week semesters, 8 hours per day, 3 days per week (24 hour per week total)
Term 1: May 16 to August 8, 2025
Term 2: June 6 to August 29, 2025
Term 3: July 4 to September 26, 2025
For more information, and to apply, please visit our website:
https://phs-spca.org/volunteer/internship/
Requirements Specific to Wildlife Care Internship:
• Ability to work with chemicals such as chlorhexidine and synphenol.
• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving history.
• Ability to follow exact instructions and work independently.
• Must not be squeamish about preparing meals which may include live meal worms and dead mice.
• Ability to lift and move objects and animals weighing up to 50 pounds for short distance.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and push moderately heavy objects.
Questions? Email Michael Chen MChen@phs-spca.org or call (650) 340-7022 ex 2407.
Date Posted: 01/31/2025
Organization: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
Location: Saratoga, CA
Job Title: Wildlife Veterinarian
Position Type: Paid Position
Position Hours: Part Time
Position Description: Who we are: The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife. We’re among just a handful of humane societies and SPCAs, worldwide, that extends its caring services to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Typically, we successfully rehabilitate 1,200 to 1,400 animals each year, vital work made possible by generous donations. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org.
Who are you: You have a passion for rehabilitating a variety of wildlife animals, ensuring the Wildlife Rehabilitation Program patients receive the highest quality veterinary medical care, performing procedures, medical evaluations, and treatment of wildlife. You enjoy communicating and educating staff, regarding medical issues, zoonotic diseases and specific animal population diseases.
Date Posted: 01/10/2025
Organization: California Wildlife Center
Location: Calabasas, CA
Job Title: Director of Animal Care
Position Type: Paid Position
Position Hours: Full Time
Position Description: The Director of Animal Care is responsible for ensuring that all animals at CWC receive adequate and appropriate care, as set by CWC management.
California Wildlife Center takes responsibility for the protection of native wildlife through rehabilitation, education, and conservation. It is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of native California species, who otherwise would be left to suffer from the effects of human encroachment, habitat destruction and environmental damage.
Our core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife, supported by state-of-the-art animal care and rehabilitation facilities, a cadre of professionally-trained staff, dedicated volunteers and an engaged community.