Animal Care Professional, Alabama Wilds

The Animal Care Professional is a full-time position responsible for the primary daily husbandry activities of the animals at the Birmingham Zoo.

Requirements

• Displays and demonstrates the basic biology, behaviors and husbandry of the animals in their department in the daily routine.
• Cleans and maintains animal holdings, including the use of chemical agents and special tools to assure the health and safety of the animals.
• Identifies, recognizes and reports any abnormal behavior of all the animals in their department.
• Monitors weather related needs for the animals in their department and shelters animals appropriately.
• Identifies, documents, and properly communicates any animal medical problems to the Zoological Manager and Veterinary staff in a timely manner.
• Uses classical and operant conditioning with the animals in their department.
• Utilizes the Environmental Enrichment Program and the enrichment requirements of the animals within their department.
• Properly records the results of enrichment by using the Enrichment Approval and Evaluation forms.
• Responsible for capturing, crating, and transferring animals using appropriate restraint and handling techniques designed to put the least amount of stress on the animal.
• Prepares and presents Public Animal Talks to Zoo visitors and guests.
• Actively plays a key role in resolving any animal-related emergencies or drills that occur within the zoo regardless of which animal area the emergency is in.
• Assists in training new staff members including seasonal staff.
• Maintains the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures.

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Paid Time Off