Paid Positions 

Receptionist/Front Desk Coordinator

The Receptionist/Front Desk Coordinator represents the Wildlife Center of Virginia to the general public, often serving as the first staff member to interact with individuals who contact the Center by telephone or email or who visit the Center.  The Center is currently seeking applications for a full-time Receptionist.

Responsibilities include:

• Answer telephone calls and general emails to the Center. 
• Provide accurate, timely, informative, and compassionate information to individuals who contact the Center with questions about wildlife and wildlife-health issues.
• Help individuals assess the appropriate course of action/treatment for dealing with an animal with a medical emergency.
• Research and update information on wildlife and wildlife-health issues.

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Veterinary Fellowship in Wildlife and Conservation Medicine

The Wildlife Center is currently accepting applications from experienced veterinarians wishing to pursue a two-year fellowship in wildlife and conservation medicine commencing July 1, 2012. 

Responsibilities include:

• Provide state-of-the-art veterinary care to the Center’s 2,500 wildlife patients each year.  [Will require some overnight on-call responsibilities.]
• Work closely with other veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and wildlife rehabilitators.
• Play a leadership role in the management of the Wildlife Center’s clinical program, including supervising and mentoring other members of the staff.
• Play a leadership role in mentoring and providing professional development opportunities, experience, and training for a veterinary intern, fourth-year veterinary students, and others.
• Assist in the development of new strategies for wildlife disease surveillance and response.
• Lead or assist in research projects that advance wildlife veterinary medicine.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the Wildlife Center with the media, professional organizations, and wildlife rehabilitators. 

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Application Deadline:  February 28, 2012

Training Positions [with financial aid]

There are no training positions available at this time.  

Volunteer Internship & Preceptor Opportunities

The Wildlife Center of Virginia relies on hundreds of volunteers to help us help wildlife return to the wild. While many of our volunteers live nearby, WCV offers learning opportunities for everyone. One of the most popular volunteer experiences is our preceptorship program.  

The preceptorship program offers 8-12 week internships to students and other people interested in wildlife rehabilitation and education. Preceptorships are available with two areas of emphasis: Animal Caretaker/Orphan Raiser and Environmental Education. Preceptors receive no salary; however, housing is provided when available.

Please see our Preceptorship page for more details including a description and application. 

Questions about other volunteer opportunities at The Wildlife Center of Virginia may be directed to wildlife@wildlifecenter.org.

Join us in making a real difference in wildlife conservation and the environment.

The Wildlife Center of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.