Job Description
Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.
If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:
STATUS: Temporary;
Full-Time - until September 30th
LOCATION: Wild ARC - Victoria, BC
CLASSIFICATION: CUPE 50
WAGE: Hourly
About the Position:
The Wildlife Rehabilitator will participate in all wildlife care duties and the daily operation of the centre, including rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife, in addition to maintenance of facilities and cleaning. By telephone and in person, the successful candidate will promote the BC SPCA philosophy and mandate with respect to wildlife and animal welfare. You will work in a humane, professional, and responsible manner, and encourage by teaching and example, other staff and volunteers to show the same qualities.
You will maintain operations to BC SPCA Wild ARC guidelines in conjunction with IWRC/NWRA minimum standards for wildlife rehabilitation.
Some specific duties:
- Participate in all daily animal care duties including admission, rescue, triage, examination, laboratory and x-ray diagnostics, treatment, diet planning, food preparation and feeding, euthanasia, and release
- Perform duties as required including answering phone calls, interacting with the public, veterinarians, government, etc. in order to maintain centre operations
- Liaise with other rehabilitation organizations and perform regular research to ensure highest standards of animal care; stay abreast of current wildlife rehabilitation practices and communicate with regional, national, and international wildlife rehabilitation associations
- Ensure facility hygiene and adherence to health and safety protocols
- Assist in the training and management of interns and volunteers; develop, coordinate, and conduct workshops for training
- Maintain detailed records including patient-files, care instructions, and patient log book; perform data entry of files and analysis or records
- Rescue and transport wildlife
- Participate in cage design, construction, and maintenance as required
- Pick up supplies and donations as required
- Attend and participate in team meeting, training, workshops and other projects as required
- Monitor the daily operation of the centre in the absence of the Manager and/or Senior Wildlife Rehabilitator
- Work shifts alone as required and perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications you need to have:
- Minimum 2 years of post-secondary studies in Biological Sciences, Animal Health Care, or a relevant field, Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years' wildlife rehabilitation or husbandry experience
- Basic rehabilitation skills certification from a provincial or international body; advanced skills is preferable; knowledge of IWRC/NWRA minimum standards
- Animal care experience with small to medium size wild mammals and birds including raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, seabirds, deer, raccoons, squirrels,…
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