Animal Care Specialist - Mammals East [Part-Time]

San Antonio Zoo

Animal Care Specialist - Mammals East [Part-Time]

Animal Care Specialist - Mammals East

Collaborate with a passionate Zoo Crew in San Antonio

Choosing where to grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the place you choose to work at will support and guide you. With a diversity of passionate people, San Antonio Zoo is a place where you can collaborate with others securing a future for wildlife.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As an Animal Care Specialist with our Mammals East department, you will perform a wide variety of tasks related to providing proper husbandry and ensuring the wellbeing of the animals here.

You will be responsible for ensuring suitable medical treatments of zoo animals following instructions of Zoo Veterinarians as well as daily cleaning and maintenance of animal enclosures and service areas.

As an Animal Care Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people in San Antonio. Here, you will make an impact by :

Daily Care

• General husbandry and daily care of assigned animals, including preparing and distributing approved animal diets.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain both on-exhibit and off-exhibit areas.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills with the ability to maintain, train, and troubleshoot complex animal behavior daily.
• Maintain detailed daily records on assigned animals.
• Knowledge of safety SOPs, safety concerns, and reporting protocols.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist other team members with their animal-related goals and challenges.
• All work must adhere to the industry best practices, safety protocols, standards, and guidelines established by San Antonio Zoo, governing agencies, and regulatory / accrediting bodies.
• Uphold all company policies as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures, Team Member Handbook, and Code of Business Conduct.
• Consistently exhibit an attitude of service inside and outside of the zoo, showing hospitality to all.
• Be fully committed to the mission of San Antonio Zoo to create awareness that inspires action to care for the wild world we steward and animals we protect.

Animal Wellbeing

Safety

Collaboration

Creating Community

Staff Management and Development

Other Responsibilities

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, the San Antonio Zoo recommends the following skills / qualifications :

The San Antonio Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. San Antonio Zoo will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Salary

$15.50 / hr

How to Apply

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