Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital is the only all-species wildlife hospital operating in Northern NSW. From its base in Northern NSW, it provides professional veterinary services to sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife, free of charge. It has treated approximately 6000 patients since opening its doors in October 2020.

Affectionately known as ‘Matilda’ through a public naming competition, it is also the only mobile wildlife hospital in Australia, with unique capacity to go to the site of a natural disaster like a bushfire, flood, or mass disease outbreak to help wildlife. With deep cell batteries, onboard water, satellite communications, solar panels and a fully equipped and staffed veterinary hospital, it is the only one of its kind in Australia, and possibly the world.

As a valued volunteer for Byron Wildlife Hospital, you will be an essential part of the hospital team. Our volunteer program allows you to work alongside our dedicated professional staff and aid them in supporting wildlife.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Transporting wildlife from local vet clinics to our wildlife hospital, using own vehicle.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Keen to learn and happy to take directions.
• Effective communication.

We are looking for someone who:

• Happy to use own vehicle.
• Has a clean driving license (car provided).
• Ability to adapt to changes in tasks.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Please note that all volunteers must have a copy of a current Police Check (within last three years).

Our ideal candidate will be as passionate about wildlife and environmental conservation as we are. #forthewildlife*