We are current looking for a 3 Wildlife Assistant's to join the team at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre, Fishcross, Alloa.
About the Scottish SPCA
Since 1839 the Scottish SPCA has existed for one reason – to make Scotland the best place in the world for an animal to call home. We rescue, protect and lead the conversation on animal welfare. We are Scotland’s animal champions.
You can watch a short video on our journey by clicking the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6HqcRNHH6I&feature=youtu.be
If you are looking for a new role and feel you meet the below criteria we would love to hear from you. Please apply using you CV and include a detailed supporting statement to your application.
- Hours – 37.5 hours per week, 10 days in 14 to include evening and weekend working on a rota basis
- Salary – £24,784.50 per annum (FTE)
- Contract Type – Permanent
What does a Wildlife Assistant do?
Our Wildlife Assistants are there to provide a caring and safe environment for all animals and maximise their comfort in the National Wildlife Rescue Centre during their period rehabilitation prior to their release.
Working with many different types of animals, no day will ever look the same. The role requires feeding; cleaning animal accommodation, isolation areas, pens, treatment rooms and exercise facilities; hands on treatment, care and monitoring all sorts of creatures including administering medications as required; and release of animals back into the wild where possible.
Overview of main duties and responsibilities
- Admitting, caring for, preparing for release and monitoring wildlife casualties and involvement in the release of animals back into the wild
- Ensure that animal accommodation, isolation areas, pens, treatment rooms and exercise facilities are maintained to strict standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Notifying management and our on-site vet team as soon as possible if an animal will not be fit for release so that, if appropriate, an animal can be euthanized to prevent further suffering
- Identifying animals in care that require to be moved to a different enclosure or animals that may be ready for release
- Where appropriately trained, ensuring medication prescribed is correctly administered, overseeing the safe handling of drugs and accurate record keeping
- Working to help raise awareness of each species and educate about the possible risks/ numbers declining for any species
- Training society staff, volunteers and representatives of other agencies to the standard specified in the centre protocols and procedures
- Demonstrating excellent customer care skills by dealing professionally and competently with members of the public both by telephone and in person including educational tours of the centre
- Maintain the database so that it accurately reflects all existing wildlife in the care of the NWRC and assisting in the collation of statistics
- Assist with the functionality and maintenance of all areas and facilities. Support with the improvement of these areas where necessary
- Driving, including transportation of animals, as required
What makes a good Wildlife Assistant?
- Team-working including colleagues and Society volunteers
- Follow instructions and work to set processes
- Excellent customer care and communication skills
- Good attention to detail in a fast-paced role
- Treats others with professionalism, courtesy, and respect at all times
- Capacity to adapt, recover and move forward
- Flexibility to cover shift pattern which to include weekends
- Drive to improve personal development
- A willingness to work within group shift pattern
- A passion for animal welfare including Scottish wildlife
We are fortunate that some of our roles attract a high level of interest therefore, we may have to close roles earlier than advertised. Early application submissions are highly recommended. This also means that we cannot provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates due to receiving high levels of applications.
The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission.
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