Expert Raptor Rehabilitator

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is seeking an expert raptor rehabilitator to work on a short term basis (six month to one year) at IFAW’s Beijing Raptor Rescue Center at Beijing, China.    Beijing Raptor Rescue Center (IFAW BRRC) is one of IFAW’s conservation projects in China. Established in December 2001, IFAW BRRC is located on the campus of Beijing Normal University (BNU). As the designated raptor rescue center approved by the Beijing Forestry Bureau, IFAW BRRC provides medical treatment, care and rehabilitation training to injured and sick raptors. All operation is conducted under the guidance of internationally recognized animal welfare concepts and husbandry.   

The successful candidate will act in the capacity of an expert raptor rehabilitator to provide guidance and supervision to the operations of the BRRC in an effort to advance the center’s abilities to provide a higher standard of care for raptors in China. The position will assist the BRRC Project Manager in the development of protocols for clinical care and rehabilitation of raptors.  The position will provide training to BRRC rehabilitators in adhering to international raptor rehabilitation standards. Requirements/Qualifications: 

·         Minimum 3 years professional experience working in raptor rehabilitation

·         Degree or experience in animal science, animal behavior, management or veterinary science (tech or vet), advanced degree preferred

·         Experience in wildlife rescue, focus on bird rehabilitation a must.

·         Empathy with the cause of animal welfare and committed to IFAW’s mission

·         Fluency in English a must. Speaking Mandarin would be an advantage

·         Good communicator with excellent verbal and writing skills

·         Should be able to take initiatives and work with attention to detail

·         Teaching experience in non-traditional environment desired

·         Driver’s license and able to get a international drivers permit

·         Good driving record and a minimum of 2 years driving experience

·         Ability to work on weekends and holidays