Job Description

Applications are being accepted for a full-time rehabilitation supervisor at Tri-State Bird Rescue's suburban Delaware Clinic. This position is part of a team responsible for the daily operation of the Clinic, including volunteer supervision and the husbandry care of a 3,000 bird annual caseload. Tri-State is committed to the compassionate, professional care of individual wild birds for their eventual release back into wild breeding populations. The Clinic is open 365 days each year to provide this service.

Rehabilitation supervisors provide direct care of the birds and oversight/training of volunteer workers, maintain inventories, assist the veterinary staff with medical procedures, repair cages, clean the Clinic, and assist with oil spill response.

Qualifications

Applicants should have experience in wildlife rehabilitation, and should be knowledgeable about the husbandry needs of many types of birds, including passerines, waterfowl and raptors. Tri-State is a volunteer-based organization, and applicants should have good supervisory abilities and enjoy working with people. Communication skills, a sense of humor, good general health and a commitment to the field are required; oil spill training and vet tech skills are desirable.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience; benefits and paid vacation are provided.

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply

Please send a résumé, cover letter and salary requirements to:

Sallie Welte  VMD
Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research
110 Possum Hollow Rd
Newark DE  19711-3910

Fax: 302-737-9562
Electronic mail: swelte@tristatebird.org

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