Animal Care Professional, Reptiles

The Animal Care Professional is responsible for the daily husbandry activities of the animal collection in their department, presenting a positive example for fellow employees, and participating in AZA or AAZA activities.

Requirements

• Displays and demonstrates basic biology, behaviors, and husbandry of animals in their department
• Cleans and maintains animal holdings, including use of chemical agents and special tools
• Identifies, recognizes, and reports abnormal behavior of animals in their department
• Monitors weather-related needs for animals in their department and shelters animals appropriately
• Develops good communication with Zoological Manager and Curator
• Uses classical and operant conditioning with animals in their department
• Utilizes and documents environmental enrichment program
• Creates new enrichment ideas and items for department repertoire
• Maintains and updates animal record keeping systems within the department
• Responsible for capturing, crating, and transferring animals using appropriate restraint and handling techniques
• Prepares and presents Public Animal Talks to Zoo visitors and guests
• Sets a positive example for fellow employees and presents themselves in a professional manner
• Actively participates in AZA or AAZA activities
• Maintains highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures
• Uses proper techniques in shifting animals on their assigned routine
• Identifies, documents, and properly communicates any animal medical problems to Zoological Manager and Veterinary staff
• Responsible for capturing, crating, and transferring animals using appropriate restraint and handling techniques designed to put the least amount of stress on the animal

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Disability Insurance