JOB TITLE: WILDLIFE CARE SUPERVISOR
START DATE: 1st March **Apply on the website**
LOCATION: WRI Wildlife Hospital, Mornington, Co Meath, A**Apply on the
website** F2NF
REPORTS TO: Centre Manager
SUPERVISES: Wildlife interns and volunteers
HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week
CONTRACT: 9 months
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APPLY: Send application form, CV and covering letter to **Apply on the
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WRI provides people with a place to bring sick, injured or orphaned
native wildlife, with the goal of releasing healthy individuals back
to the wild. WRI?s Wildlife Hospital, the only dedicated wildlife
rehabilitation and teaching hospital in Ireland, is currently offering
a full-time 9 month contract for a Wildlife Care Supervisor.
The Wildlife Care Supervisor has responsibilities in all aspects of
medical care for Ireland?s injured, ill, and orphaned wildlife. A
full range of species are brought to the WRI Wildlife Hospital.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Wildlife Care Supervisor is a member of the WRI Wildlife Hospital
Management team, reporting directly to the Centre Manager. The
Wildlife Care Supervisor is responsible for the daily medical care of
wildlife patients, including critical care, examinations, wound care,
physical therapy, feeding plans, and species-specific husbandry, among
other responsibilities. The Wildlife Care Supervisor must have the
knowledge, to be able to teach and direct interns, volunteers, and
students. They will be employed in a teaching and supervisory role
rather than in a learning capacity. The Wildlife Care Supervisor will
be part of a growing medical team at WRI Wildlife Hospital.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In order to ensure the highest standard of care is provided to our
wild animal patients, we work closely with local vets and will have an
onsite vet some of the time. In conjunction with these veterinary
professionals, the Wildlife Care Supervisor:
Is responsible for the medical care and safety of all the animals in
WRI?s care
* Will triage and initiate appropriate treatments, rehabilitation
protocols, patient flow and release
* Is responsible for training and supervising interns and volunteers
in, among other things; providing wildlife care, safe transport of
wildlife, release protocols
* Will be responsible for ensuring all licencing conditions from
government bodies, pertaining to the animals in WRI?s care, are
adhered to
* Will train interns to perform common diagnostic non-invasive
procedures such as faecal examinations and other procedures as
required under veterinary instruction
* Identify learning opportunities for themselves and others
* Will ensure the Wildlife Hospital always has the supplies and
medications needed to efficiently and effectively carry out the work
on a daily basis
* Will identify and suggest ways to improve both medical and
rehabilitative care of patients and assist in the creation and
compliance of these protocols and procedures
* Ensure all interns and volunteers adhere to legislation and safety
procedures when working with wildlife
* Communicate with colleagues at other wildlife establishments and
vets as required
* Communicate with the public as required in relation to animals in
WRI?s care, and provide general wildlife advice
* Work closely with the other staff and volunteers regarding WRI
animals on WRI?s social media or any other media platform.
* Remain current on wildlife veterinary medicine practice, policies
and procedures
* Work a **Apply on the website** hour week with varying schedules
including work on weekends and on-call night shift when needed
* Other duties as requested by the Manager
REQUIREMENTS:
_Essential_
* HAS WORKED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR IN A LARGE WILDLIFE
REHABILITATION ESTABLISHMENT THAT CATERS FOR ALL WILDLIFE SPECIES
COMMONLY SEEN IN IRELAND
* In depth knowledge of the natural history and behaviour of native
Irish wildlife species
* Up-to-date tetanus and rabies vaccinations
_Ideally_
* Registered Veterinary Nurse Degree from accredited third level
institution
* Full clean driving licence
GENERAL COMPETENCIES:
* Self motivated
* Strong leadership skills
* Punctual, reliable and responsible
* Uses own initiative and can work well without supervision
* Listens and responds constructively to others' views
* Good at giving instructions, delegation, teaching, and attention
to detail
* Gives and welcomes feedback
* Helps others when they need it and acknowledges others' effort and
contribution
TO APPLY:
Please email **Apply on the website** with your application form, C.V.
and a written reference. Please put ?Wildlife Care Supervisor? in
the subject line.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
