The Wildlife Rescue Officer will respond swiftly to distressed wildlife, caring for and relocating wild animals in line with ACRES SOPs. They work diligently, providing vital animal care and supporting rehabilitation efforts at our Wildlife Rescue Centre.
What will you do?
In our recent financial year, ACRES 24-hour wildlife rescue hotline handled over 14,000 calls to help distressed wildlife. The escalating need for assistance and educative rescues on the ground, necessitates a team who is fully equipped and able to deliver as much as possible. As a Wildlife Rescue Officer, your core responsibilities encompass wildlife rescue operations and strategic relocation efforts, meticulously aligned with ACRES's established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Concurrently, your role will extend to providing valuable assistance at our Wildlife Rescue Centre.
How will you do it? (Responsibilities and Duties)
· Emergency Response: Promptly respond to wildlife rescue calls through the designated hotline, prioritizing timely and appropriate action.
· Animal Care and Rehabilitation: Perform comprehensive daily care duties for rescued animals, including enclosure maintenance, food preparation, and providing necessary enrichment activities.
· Veterinary Assistance: Assist in the safe handling and treatment procedures for rescued wild animals, adhering to established medical protocols and guidelines.
· Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of rescue cases and daily activities, ensuring proper documentation for reference and reporting purposes.
· Coordination and Liaison: Collaborate and liaise with relevant authorities for the safe release and transfer of animals, following established wildlife rehabilitation protocols and guidelines.
· Wildlife Rescue Centre Support: Provide valuable assistance and support at the Wildlife Rescue Centre, contributing to the overall mission of wildlife recovery and rehabilitation.
What strengths, qualifications and requirements do you need? Please see our introductory section on the ACRES website for what is expected of all ACRES staff.
In addition, we need someone who is:
· Able to communicate clearly in English, and use whatsapp messenger effectively to share updates with the team
· Confident, non-violent assertive approach in clearly communicating the message while advocating for the animals.
· An individual with a strong sense of reliability and a positive demeanor, capable of facilitating, engaging, and fostering connections with volunteers and staff members.
· Flexible in handling unexpected situations and varying needs of various wildlife rescue scenarios.
· Able to efficiently manage and prioritise tasks to ensure delivery of the responsibilities.
· Available to work during weekends, public holidays, and night shifts as required by the roster, showcasing commitment to the role and organizational needs.
· Able to learn safe handling wild animals, including tortoises, turtles, lizards, snakes, mammals, and birds, ensuring the well-being and comfort of the animals in care.
· Physically fit to work long hours, up to 30 hours including stand-by at night.
