Seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitator

SEASONAL WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR

PURPOSE:
• Through the application of current best practices ensure the best attainable medical care, treatment, and rehabilitation outcomes for wildlife patients at NMWC.
• Assist the Staff Veterinarian and Wildlife Rehabilitators in the supervision and training of interns and volunteers.
• Assist NMWC’s Staff Veterinarian in the care and treatment of wildlife patients.
• Support initiatives and practices that place NMWC as a national leader in wildlife care and rehabilitation.

CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal, Full time, non-exempt.
REPORTS TO: Staff Veterinarian.
SUPERVISES: Wildlife hospital volunteers and interns.
DATES: Six-month contract from start date. Earliest start date is April 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026, no later than May 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026.
WORK HOURS: Work hours are seasonally variable, typically 5 days/40 hours per week. Some nights, weekend, and holiday work hours required. Some in-state travel required.
BENEFITS:
Salary: $19.00/hour. Full time, non-exempt, 40 hours per week. Temporary onsite housing may be available at beginning of employment contract.
Overtime: Overtime is paid at 1.5x base rate, with prior written approval of supervisor.
Sick Leave: In compliance with New Mexico’s Healthy Workplaces Act (HWA), all employees become eligible to accrue paid HWA leave on their first day of work. Employees will accrue one hour of HWA leave for every 30 hours worked.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitator is responsible for the care, rehabilitation, and release of approximately 1,000 animals annually. Supervises and trains hospital interns and volunteers, and works to advance the Center’s mission.

Full job description attached.

How to Apply: Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to hospital@newmexicowildlifecenter.org Please put Seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitator in the subject line. Open until filled.