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Date Posted: 1/20/2026
Organization: Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Location: Walnut Creek, California
Job Title: Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern - Husbandry
Position Type: Internship (volunteer)
Position Hours: Part Time
Position Description: Lindsay Wildlife Experience has one of the oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation programs in the country. Our 200 volunteers care for more than 5,000 native California animals, from about 175 different species, each year.
This unpaid internship offers an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on experience concentrating on husbandry of injured or orphaned native California wildlife. This position requires a minimum of 15 hours per week for a 12-week session from May 24 – August 15. Husbandry Interns help provide husbandry care for wildlife patients and will assist in developing new husbandry/diet/enrichment procedures. Full program details are available on our internship program description page. Application deadline is April 1, 2026
Date Posted: 1/20/2026
Organization: Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Location: Walnut Creek, California
Job Title: Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Position Type: Internship (volunteer)
Position Hours: Part Time
Position Description: Lindsay Wildlife Experience has one of the oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation programs in the country. Our 200 volunteers care for more than 5,000 native California animals, from about 175 different species, each year. This unpaid internship offers an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on experience with care and treatment of injured or orphaned native California wildlife. This position requires a minimum of 15 hours per week for a 12-week session from May 24 – August 15. Interns help provide husbandry and medical care for wildlife patients. Full program details are available on our internship program description page. Application deadline is April 1, 2026.
Date Posted: 1/17/2026
Organization: Ojai Raptor Center
Location: Ojai, CA
Job Title: Wildlife Care Technician
Position Type: Paid Position
Position Hours: Full Time
Position Description: The Wildlife Care Technician supports the medical care, rehabilitation, and welfare of wildlife patients under the direction of the Staff Veterinarian. This position plays a key role in daily animal care, medical treatments, diagnostics, record keeping, and coordination with staff and volunteers to ensure high standards of care and compliance with wildlife rehabilitation protocols.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role suited to a detail-oriented, compassionate professional who is comfortable working with injured and ill wildlife and communicating with the public in a calm, professional manner.
Date Posted: 1/5/2026
Organization: Ojai Raptor Center
Location: Ojai, CA
Job Title: Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship
Position Type: Unpaid Position
Position Hours: Full Time
Position Description: Internships span 10 weeks per session, with approximately six sessions offered between March and November 2026. Interns will gain valuable skills in animal husbandry, nutrition, flight conditioning, and medical care, with opportunities to assist in veterinary procedures and treatments. This internship offers real-world experience in wildlife rehabilitation, providing you with the knowledge and skills essential for a future career in animal care, conservation, or veterinary medicine.
Sessions will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, and schedules are open for discussion. Applicants with an interest in wildlife rehabilitation and the husbandry of birds of prey are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time internship, approximately 40 hours per week, and will include weekends and potentially holidays. A part-time schedule may be negotiable; however, preference will be given to candidates able to commit to full-time hours
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Date Posted: 1/3/2026
Organization: Ojai Raptor Center
Location: Ojai, CA
Job Title: Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator
Position Type: Paid Position
Position Hours: Full Time
Position Description: The Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for the hands-on care, upkeep, and improvement of all physical aspects of Ojai Raptor Center, including grounds, aviaries, enclosures, buildings, equipment, and vehicles. This position coordinates maintenance needs across all departments, manages maintenance volunteers, and works closely with staff, contractors, and vendors to ensure a safe, functional, and well maintained facility that supports the organization’s mission of wildlife rehabilitation and education. This role requires a highly organized, self-motivated individual with strong practical skills in carpentry, woodworking, basic plumbing, electrical work, general repairs, and small construction. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who can plan projects, manage budgets and materials, and communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, suppliers, and contractors. This is a full-time, on-site position based at our facility in Ojai, CA
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Date Posted: 12/23/2025
Organization: International Bird Rescue
Location: Fairfield, CA
Job Title: Associate Veterinarian
Position Type: Paid Position
Position Hours: Full Time
Position Description: International Bird Rescue is accepting applications for an Associate Veterinary position as the primary veterinarian for our San Francisco Bay-Delta Wildlife Center, reporting to the Senior Director of Research and Veterinary Science. This position will provide medical and surgical care to wild marine and freshwater birds of the greater San Francisco Bay Area, and contribute to policies, protocols, and research as a member of the animal care Operations Team.
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Date Posted: 12/23/2025
Organization: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
Location: Saratoga
Job Title: Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Position Type: Internship (volunteer)
Position Hours: Part Time
Position Description: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is now accepting applications for our Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship program. The internship position is located at the 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 15 to August 7, 2026
Term 2: June 5 to August 28, 2026
Term 3: June 12 to September 4, 2026
Term 4: July 3 to September 25, 2026
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Date Posted: 10/24/2025
Organization: South Florida Wildlife Center
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Job Title: Executive Director
Position Type: Paid Position
Position Hours: Full Time
Position Description: The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and operation of SFWC in compliance with Board-adopted policies and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and laws. S/he is a caring and committed worker who has a strong commitment to the goals and philosophies of the organization with a thorough knowledge of current wildlife issues, exceptional people skills and the ability to motivate and educate those with whom s/he comes in contact.
As the leader of SFWC, the Executive Director is responsible for providing executive leadership and management across all aspects of the organization’s operations. This includes strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, program evaluation, and overall organizational effectiveness. The Executive Director will guide and inspire a team of talented staff while fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration at all levels.
The Executive Director is the face of the organization, its primary spokesperson, and cultivator of relationships with donors, community leaders, animal welfare organizations and advocates, government officials, media, volunteers, and other key stakeholders to promote animal welfare and the mission of SFWC.
The Executive Director will also lead SFWS’s exciting capital campaign and usher in the organization’s next bold chapter and expand its lifesaving impact.
Candidates should submit, in confidence, a resume and cover letter. All communications, nominations, applications, and inquiries concerning this search should be directed to Rich Anderson at Rich@AndersonImpact.com.