A Northwest leader in protecting animals since 1967, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) shelters homeless animals, rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife, and empowers people to demonstrate compassion and respect for animals in their daily lives.

Position Title: Seasonal Assistant Wildlife Rehabilitator

Purpose Summary:

To assist in the coordination of daily animal care at PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensures that cages and facilities are cleaned and maintained daily, feeding schedules are adhered to and other animal care needs are met.
• Oversees and assists interns and volunteers with daily duties.  Assists with training and mentoring of volunteers and interns.  Delegates and ensures satisfactory completion of tasks.  Ensures that animals are being handled in a manner that maximizes human and animal safety.  Ensures that protocols to minimize the risk of contraction of zoonotic diseases are being adhered to.
• Admits animals from the public and helps both in person and over the phone regarding animal rescues, transport, and nuisance wildlife situations.
• Drives own vehicle or PAWS vehicle as needed to rescue and transport wildlife. Performs animal releases as needed.

 Other responsibilities Include:

• Assists in fulfilling daily care plans of wildlife patients including but not limited to nutritional, husbandry, and medical needs.
• Assists with examinations and basic diagnostic procedures on incoming patients. Administers medical treatments according to the PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Manual and policies.  Maintains animal care records, inputs data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Controls over Work:

Assistant Wildlife Rehabilitators work under the direction of the Rehabilitation Manager and are expected to work without constant direct supervision.

Benefits:

Washington State Paid Sick Leave, enrollment in 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet supply discounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

PAWS is an equal opportunity employer. PAWS employment decisions are made based on merit and business needs. PAWS is committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. People of Color and Members of the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

All PAWS positions receive written performance evaluations after the first 90 days.

Application process:

Please submit a Cover Letter stating your qualifications and why you are interested in this position, your Resume and a completed PAWS Employment Application.

Only Complete Application Packets will receive consideration.

Application Materials must be received no later than February 28th, 2025.

Note: Under the provisions of the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, the successful candidate will be required to provide both evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.

All Offers of Employment are Conditional, based on successful completion of reference and background checks.

Physical Requirements:

Candidates must be able to lift a minimum of forty (40) pounds and heavier weights with the assistance of another member of staff. Work is performed both in and out of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center that requires lifting, bending, stooping, pushing and other moderately strenuous activities, and must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Requirements:

• A minimum of two years of college level education preferred, or the equivalent in education and experience, with a proven interest in wildlife.
• A minimum of three months’ experience in a wildlife rehabilitation center or related field.
• Organize, efficient and able to work independently where there may be no existing protocols.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and calmly under stressful conditions; handle multiple responsibilities; and work cooperatively with co-workers (volunteers, interns, and staff), and the public.
• Supervisory experience and familiarity with computer systems preferred.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills and work effectively and respectfully with diverse groups of people and maintain high quality customer relations.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Washington State driver's license with no major or repeated minor traffic offenses and auto insurance with required coverage limits.
• Ideal candidates embrace and embody the five core values of the organization: commitment, compassion, respect, kindness, and trust.