Role Responsibilities
Daily animal husbandry ambassador and exhibit animals to include cleaning, diet preparation, feeding, and watering of animals
Perform regular maintenance of pools and aquariums
Observe animals for detection of illness or injury and provide a report to the Animal Care Director
Perform operation and maintenance of animal life support systems and animal facilities
Sharing coverage of weekends and holidays with other Animal Care staff
Periodic treatment and administration of medications under the direction of the Animal Care Director and Veterinarian
Provide effective communication and records maintenance
Participation in the capture and restraint of animals as directed by management Perform basic triage and rehabilitation of native wildlife
Stay current on AZA policies and requirements pertaining to training
Ensure animal welfare, training techniques, and handling guidelines per organization standards
Develop, implement, and track species training standard operating procedures for facility animals
Coordinate animal care and education staff in the training of program animals and creation of training plans during all stages of development and ongoing operations Educate, motivate, and engage staff in training and enrichment implementation
Be able to perform as a secondary trainer for all animals, being a primary trainer when assigned
Formal training is required for this position and will be conducted by the Animal Care Director
