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How much do wildlife images jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for wildlife images in the United States is $23.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wildlife images job?

A Wildlife Images job typically involves working at a wildlife rehabilitation center, such as Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center, to care for injured or orphaned animals. Responsibilities may include feeding, cleaning enclosures, assisting with medical treatments, and educating the public about wildlife conservation. Positions can vary from animal care and veterinary support to education and administration. Many roles require physical work, compassion for animals, and a basic understanding of wildlife behavior. Volunteers, interns, and full-time staff all contribute to the organization's mission of rescuing and rehabilitating animals.

What are the typical challenges faced by a wildlife photographer in the field?

Wildlife Photographers often work in remote or unpredictable environments where weather, lighting, and animal movements can present significant challenges. Patience and preparedness are essential, as capturing the perfect shot may require hours or days of waiting and adjusting to changing conditions. Safety considerations—both for yourself and the animals—are always a top priority, requiring respect for wildlife and adherence to ethical practices. Collaborating with researchers, conservationists, or media outlets can also add variety to your experience. Overcoming these challenges is rewarding, leading to unique imagery that supports conservation and educates the public.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the wildlife images position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Wildlife Photographer role, you need expert knowledge of photography techniques, animal behavior, and a keen eye for composition, often supported by a degree in photography or environmental science. Mastery of DSLR or mirrorless cameras, image editing software like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop, and sometimes drone operation is essential. Patience, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills help wildlife photographers capture animals in unpredictable and challenging environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing captivating and authentic wildlife images that support conservation and educational efforts.

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Infographic showing various Wildlife Images job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $48,268 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Part Time Veterinary Technician

New York, NY

Wildlife Conservation Society
1 - 5K employees

$26 - $28/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Title: Part-Time Veterinary Technician
Reports To: Director of Clinical Medicine
Position Managed: Veterinary Technician Students and Volunteers
Department: Zoological Health Program 
Location: Primarily Bronx Zoo; Occasional multi-site at other WCS Parks
Employment Type: Part-Time
Pay Range: $26.00 - $28.00/hour
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean.  We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence.  Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
Position Summary: 
Based at the Bronx Zoo's Wildlife Health Center, this position assists veterinarians and full-time veterinary technicians in providing healthcare to animals in the WCS collection at all 5 Parks and assists in training professionals, students and volunteers, as part of the health care team. This position contributes to, enlarges, and upholds the WCS policies toward the Equal Employment Opportunities for women, minorities, veterans, the handicapped and other designated groups.
Principal Responsibilities:
  • Perform treatments on and monitor animals in the hospital or on-grounds, which includes preparation and administration of daily medications; setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting intravenous catheters, fluids, and constant rate infusions; and record keeping.
  • Also, it includes feeding and cleaning enclosures of hospitalized animals when necessary.
  • Prepare for, assist during, and clean up after any clinical procedures (including surgical procedures) on collection animals and occasional wildlife animals in the hospital and on zoo grounds.
  • This includes providing and monitoring anesthesia, intubating, and recovery of animals as part of the routine medical management of the WCS collection.
  • Operate and maintain veterinary diagnostic imaging equipment, including digital-based radiology (portable and stationary equipment), CT equipment, endoscopy, and ultrasound systems.
  • Position animals for imaging; accurately configure, label, and archive radiographs and other diagnostic images.
  • Assist with the maintenance of the inventory of hospital medicines and supplies.
  • Assist with ordering and re-stocking of medications and stock supplies in all clinical areas of the center.
  • Assist with record keeping of controlled substances.
  • Maintain cleanliness and overall organization of the WHC.
  • Maintain the Preventative Medicine Program via coordination of dispensing monthly preventative medications and administration of routine vaccines to collection animals within guidelines provided by Veterinarians.
  • Perform clinical pathology testing as needed in absence of Laboratory Supervising Veterinary Technician including manual and automated Complete Blood Count, urinalysis, fecal exams, cytology, point of care biochemical tests, STAT biochemical tests, water coliform testing, and other lab diagnostics as required in a zoo laboratory setting.
  • Must prepare and ship laboratory samples in accordance with current IATA shipment regulations.
  • Assist Laboratory Supervising Veterinary Technician with testing as needed.
  • Assist with maintenance and be able to operate veterinary hospital equipment.
  • Assist in training the hospital volunteers, students, and new employees as required.
  • Perform related tasks and duties as required.
  • Ability to work in a complex healthcare environment with animals of diverse taxa and with multiple veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team that interacts closely with other departments, including Animal Care and Facilities teams.
  • Ability to provide daily oversight of technical support team.
  • Ability to represent WCS in a professional manner in all activities and to provide a positive example to all staff.
  • Must understand and be able to comply with DEA regulations pertaining to controlled substances in veterinary practice.
  • Assures safety of self, staff, animals, and guests through regular participation in safety training and activities; compliance with standard operating procedures; and proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

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