Animal Care Specialist 2
Full time @Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 781
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
- Feed, clean and daily husbandry of animals in Animal Care.
- Give medication to animals as directed by Supervisor.
- Record daily entries into logbook concerning animal care and behaviors.
- Perform in Discovery Theater shows and act as backup during shows.
- Walk assigned animals around park ensuring animal and guest safety.
- Handle animals in and out of the park as needed.
- Perform regularly in front of the public, demonstrating various animal behaviors.
- Assist Apprentice Trainers and Handlers with proper protocol.
- Answer guest’s questions concerning animal care, diet, etc. and other general park information in a polite courteous and informative manner.
- Learn all essential commands and related behaviors.
- Follow all department and park policies.
- Assist other trainers as needed.
- Maintain equipment and enclosures as needed.
- Animals in collection consist of felines, domestic animals, small exotics, large hoof stock, and birds.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Previous experience as an Apprentice Trainer in Animal Care with Supervisors approval and/or minimum two years previous experience.
- Must be in excellent physical condition and possess the mental capacities to perform the essential job duties. Must be able to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Must possess the physical dexterity to hold and maneuver equipment.
- Must be able to walk and move quickly between different areas.
- Must not be afraid of heights.
- Good public speaking ability.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Must possess the physical and mental abilities to work with very large strong animals.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
