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Job Title: Wildlife Care Technician – ICU Department
Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Location: All Things Wild Rehabilitation, Georgetown, TX
Reports To: ICU Supervisor / Veterinary Manager
Job Type: Part-Time with the possibility of full time in the future
Schedule: Part-time staff are scheduled for 2 or 3 days for a max of 30 hours per week, starting at 8am. Full-time positions are four days a week (40 hours per week), starting at 8am.

Position Summary:

The Wildlife Care Technician in the Intensive Care Unit is responsible for the hands-on care, treatment, and monitoring of injured, sick, and orphaned wild animals requiring intensive or critical care. Working under the supervision of licensed veterinary staff, the technician supports the recovery and stabilization of patients by providing medical assistance, husbandry, and daily assessments, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and biosecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist veterinarians and ICU staff in the triage, examination, and treatment of wildlife patients.
  • Administer medications (oral, injectable, topical) as prescribed.
  • Monitor vital signs and clinical status, documenting observations accurately.
  • Perform basic diagnostic procedures (e.g., fecal exams, blood draws, radiology support).
  • Maintain detailed and accurate medical records in accordance with organizational protocols.
  • Provide supportive care, including fluid therapy, assisted feeding, and wound management.
  • Maintain ICU cleanliness, organization, and biosecurity protocols to prevent disease and parasite transmission.
  • Prepare and clean medical equipment and cages as needed.
  • Assist with the humane restraint and handling of a wide variety of native wildlife species, including mammals, birds, and reptiles.
  • Communicate patient progress and concerns clearly to veterinary staff and other care team members.
  • Participate in patient rounds, training sessions, and continuing education as required.

 

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 1 year of experience working in wildlife rehabilitation, veterinary technician roles, or animal care.
  • Knowledge of safe handling of wild animals in a clinical setting.
  • Basic knowledge of wildlife species native to Texas.
  • Strong observational, communication, and record-keeping skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally demanding environment.

Preferred:

  • Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in critical care or emergency animal care settings.
  • Familiarity with medical software and treatment logs.
  • Up-to-date tetanus  and rabies pre-exposure vaccination (or willingness to obtain).

Working Conditions:

  • May involve long periods of standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and exposure to loud noises, zoonotic diseases, and distressed animals.
  • The work environment includes ICU facilities, outdoor enclosures, and medical treatment areas.
  • Requires schedule flexibility, including weekends, holidays, and evening shifts.
  • Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required at all times.

Why Join Us:

At ATW, you will be part of a passionate team dedicated to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation. Our ICU team plays a critical role in saving lives and helping animals return to the wild. If you are committed to animal welfare, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to make a direct impact, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply:

 

 

A Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Code of Ethics 

1. A wildlife rehabilitator should strive to achieve high standards of animal care through knowledge and an understanding of the field. Continuing efforts must be made to keep informed of current rehabilitation information, methods, and regulations. 

2. A wildlife rehabilitator should be responsible, conscientious, and dedicated, and should continuously work toward improving the quality of care given to wild animals undergoing rehabilitation. 

3. A wildlife rehabilitator must abide by local, state, provincial, and federal laws concerning wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation, and associated activities. 

4. A wildlife rehabilitator should establish safe work habits and conditions, abiding by current health and safety practices at all times. 

5. A wildlife rehabilitator should acknowledge limitations and enlist the assistance of a veterinarian or other trained professional when appropriate. 

6. A wildlife rehabilitator should respect other rehabilitators and persons in related fields, sharing skills and knowledge in the spirit of cooperation for the welfare of the animals. 

7. A wildlife rehabilitator should place optimum animal care above personal gain. 

8. A wildlife rehabilitator should strive to provide professional and humane care in all phases of wildlife rehabilitation, respecting the wildness and maintaining the dignity of each animal in life and in death. Releasable animals should be maintained in a wild condition and released as soon as appropriate. Non-releasable animals that are inappropriate for education, foster-parenting, or captive breeding have a right to euthanasia. 

9. A wildlife rehabilitator should encourage community support and involvement through volunteer training and public education. The common goal should be to promote a responsible concern for living beings and the welfare of the environment. 

10. A wildlife rehabilitator should work on the basis of sound ecological principles, incorporating appropriate conservation ethics and an attitude of stewardship.

11. A wildlife rehabilitator should conduct all business and activities in a professional manner, with honesty, integrity, compassion, and commitment, realizing that an individual’s conduct reflects on the entire field of wildlife rehabilitation. 

National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association 4/2018