Facility
The Bunny Hutch Boutique and CLIMATES-Rescue
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Do you want to be a part of a unique zoological foundation that combines elements of a zoo, animal adoption, nutrition, animal rehabilitation, birthday parties, conditioning, community outreach, classes, habitat enrichment, conservation and fun? Then The Bunny Hutch Boutique and CLIMATES-Rescue is the place for you! We are looking to make adopting any breed or species fun; heck, a party! We follow the highest of standards outlined by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK), Association of Zoo and Aquarium Docents and Volunteers (AZADV), World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), International Marine Animal Trainers Association (IMATA) and more. We want everyone to know that animals cared for by keepers in a zoological environment live mentally stimulating lives and often live more than twice as long as their wild counterparts. This knowledge is not a secret; anyone can learn how to enrich ANY family member’s life. No matter if you are covered in fur, feather, skin or scales The Bunny Hutch is the place for you. Besides, wouldn’t you want to spend your time where everyone’s boss is a bunny?
PURPOSE: To provide care and maintenance for the rescue’s animals of various species (mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates) and assist staff in their duties. This is an unpaid position.
DUTIES:
• Prepare and distribute diets to the animals.
• Clean and disinfect cages, crates, and animal areas.
• Handle certain animals when necessary and appropriate.
o Must follow the all husbandry animal handling guidelines.
• Ensure that adequate inventory of food and supplies are maintained; restock items, and advise staff when low.
• Document feeding of animals and cleaning of cages.
• Clean up at end of shift, including washing dishes and utensils, sweeping, wiping down counters, and putting laundry into baskets.
• Advise Animal Care Staff of any problems or concerns with the animals.
Education and Pre-requisites
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must commit to work a minimum of two (2) four- (4) hour shift a week for 4 months.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to kneel, bend, squat and reach, also lift 50lbs and drag 100lbs.
• Willing to work in old clothes, get dirty, cold, hot, muddy, sweaty or smelly at times.
• Willing to work with chemicals (bleach, mild detergents, abrasives), fresh and salt water, latex/nitrile gloves (allergies are taken into consideration and alternatives may be used).
• Strong interest in wildlife or natural history. Prefer related degree or college credits but not required.
• Previous animal handling experience desired (any species).
• Pre-exposure rabies shots preferable.
Compensation and benefits
The entry level program is unpaid. There are limited paid inetrnships for those who have completed our entry level program each semester.
Application instructions
If you feel your qualifications and experience meet our needs, please fill out the Intern Application Packet located online at http://www.thebunnyhutch.org/volunteer.html. If you have questions, please send correspondence to info@TheBunnyHutch.org. We look forward to hearing from you!