Ed&Reptile Animal Care
Part time @Southwick’s Zoo Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 9767
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Industry Animal Care
Job Description
Education and Reptile Department
Animal Care Associate
Summary
This full or part time position performs basic animal husbandry for a wide variety of animals in the department. The position reports to the Manager of the Education and Reptile Department, or the department Lead in the absence of the Manager, and the Zoological Director of Southwick’s Zoo.
Duties
- Responsible for daily care and feeding of animals in the department that they have been approved to care for.
- Ensures that enrichment is appropriate and provided for all animals in the department.
- Must attend zoo wide meetings and complete all training required by Southwick’s Zoo
- May be involved with training of animals in the department as requested under the supervision of an Animal Care Specialist, Animal Care Lead or Department Manager.
- Will be involved with animal presentations at the discretion of the department manager or lead.
- Participates in and supports after-hours events, fundraisers and other EARTH Limited sponsored events
- Perform membership transactions and administrative tasks as needed.
- Other Duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid Driver’s license to drive company vehicles
- Strong observational skills with the ability to identify signs of illness, injury or distress in animals
- Must have the ability to regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear and smell.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly and 100 lbs occasionally
- Must be able to follow safety protocols
- Will be exposed to allergens including, but not limited to, dust and hay. May occasionally be exposed to unpredictable animal behavior.
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions including humid, wet and cold or icy conditions on a regular basis.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and make decisions in a fast-paced, changeable environment. Must have reasoning skills to solve practical problems (including math) and deal with a variety of concrete variables in a situation where limited standardization exists.
- Must be able to work on a computer and learn computer software to document care and respond to emails.
- Must be able to maintain accurate animal care documents in writing or on a computer.
- Must be able to work independently and also as part of a team.
- Must be able to interact professionally and positively with zoo guests.
- Assist with zoo wide customer support and emergency procedures as needed.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays as required.
