Wildlife Rehabilitator - Milwaukee Campus
Wildlife Rehabilitator
Milwaukee Campus - Milwaukee, WI 53208
Apply at wihumane.org/employment
Salary Range
$14.56 - $16.27 Hourly
How you’ll impact our mission:
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-time Wildlife Rehabilitator to care for thousands of orphaned and injured wildlife, and to provide guidance and support to thousands of callers who have questions about wild animals in the community. The Wildlife Rehabilitator reports to the Wildlife Program Manager and is an onsite role at our Milwaukee Campus. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team, apply today at wihumane.org/employment !
Key accountabilities:
Providing excellent client service in person, via email, and over the phone to diverse clients.
Admitting and triaging patients, assisting with basic diagnostic procedures and offering first aid, and providing humane euthanasia when needed per WHS guidelines.
Animal care including cleaning, feeding, enrichment and administering treatments in indoor and outdoor facilities.
Following practices to limit stress for animals and prevent zoonotic disease transmission
Maintaining accurate animal care records
Training and supporting volunteers, seasonal staff, and interns
Commitment to continuing education.
Qualifications:
Wildlife experience or completion of undergraduate or graduate coursework in biology, wildlife management, ecology, natural sciences, pre-veterinary, or related fields preferred.
Up to date on tetanus vaccination. Must receive rabies vaccine within 2 months of hire date if not already rabies vaccinated; WHS covers the costs of pre-exposure rabies vaccine and rabies titer checks.
Available to work some evenings, a weekend shift, and some holidays
Able to obtain certified euthanasia by injection status within 3 months of hire and Wisconsin Wildlife Rehabilitation Basic License within 6 months of hire
Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach
Ability to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work
Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job, which include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Hiring range: $14.56-$16.27/hour
With the ability to add up to another $1/hour for licensure and EBI certification within the first year of employment.
Benefits for our full-time staff include:
Paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and holiday time
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Paid family leave
Group term and voluntary life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible spending plans
Health savings account (HSA)
Supplemental benefits to cover unexpected expenses
Benefits for all staff include:
403(b) retirement plan
Mental health and counseling support: all employees and members of their household have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with six free counseling sessions per year
Limited low-cost wellness and veterinary care services for staff members’ animals
Discounts on adoption fees, training classes, youth programs, retail and events
Support for student loans: WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
Come see why over 280 staff call WHS home! You’ll be happy you did!
About us:
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis and a wildlife rehabilitation center in Milwaukee. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and much more. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.
The Wisconsin Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is a busy urban wildlife hospital and resource center. With the support of our community, our small team of licensed wildlife rehabilitator staff, an energetic team of seasonal interns, and a dedicated group of enthusiastic and experienced volunteers, we care for over 5,000 sick, injured or orphaned wild animals of nearly 150 different species every year. Our goal is to rehabilitate these animals and release them back into the wild.
The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.