Wildlife Care Associate - Full Time Seasonal - San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Escondido, CA, United StatesYesterday
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Key details
- Location
- Escondido, CA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Temporary
- Experience
- 1–2 yrs
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
About the role
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Wildlife Care Associate will support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission of saving species worldwide by handling trained wildlife used in visitor presentations, public contact, and educational programs. This position reports to a Wildlife Care Supervisor/Manager.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Handles trained wildlife
Reinforces trained behavior
Transports wildlife from compound areas to show areas
Provides public with information and answers questions regarding wildlife
Feeds and cares for assigned wildlife
Cleans and maintains animal compound areas
Exercises wildlife
Provides general grooming of wildlife
Prepares and feeds wildlife
Keeps feeding records
Administers prescribed medication and nutritional supplements
Maintains logs and records concerning animal health and care
Observes wildlife
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
JOB EXPERIENCE
One to two years of work experience in a Zoo or similar environment where appropriate knowledge and skills in wildlife care could be acquired.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
High School Diploma Required
Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Wildlife behavior
Care, feeding and handling of wildlife
Safety practices around wildlife
Animal biology; zoology
Learn the handling and control of a variety of trained wildlife
Discriminate differences in animal vocalizations
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public
Keep simple records
Effectively communicate (verbal and written)
Operate motorized equipment and vehicles
The Wildlife Care Associate will support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission of saving species worldwide by handling trained wildlife used in visitor presentations, public contact, and educational programs. This position reports to a Wildlife Care Supervisor/Manager.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Handles trained wildlife
Reinforces trained behavior
Transports wildlife from compound areas to show areas
Provides public with information and answers questions regarding wildlife
Feeds and cares for assigned wildlife
Cleans and maintains animal compound areas
Exercises wildlife
Provides general grooming of wildlife
Prepares and feeds wildlife
Keeps feeding records
Administers prescribed medication and nutritional supplements
Maintains logs and records concerning animal health and care
Observes wildlife
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
JOB EXPERIENCE
One to two years of work experience in a Zoo or similar environment where appropriate knowledge and skills in wildlife care could be acquired.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
High School Diploma Required
Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Wildlife behavior
Care, feeding and handling of wildlife
Safety practices around wildlife
Animal biology; zoology
Learn the handling and control of a variety of trained wildlife
Discriminate differences in animal vocalizations
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public
Keep simple records
Effectively communicate (verbal and written)
Operate motorized equipment and vehicles