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Animal Care Specialist

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Amarillo, United States Don Harrington Discovery Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $11-$15 per hour DOE

Job Title:     Animal Care Specialist

Reports to: Animal Curator

 Hours:   Part-Time, 20-30 hours per week


POSITION OVERVIEW

The Animal Care Team works with the Animal Team to provide exceptional animal care and unique animal programming for Discovery Center and Wildcat Bluff Nature Center guests. The candidate will have advanced knowledge of animal care, including fresh and saltwater aquariums, reptiles, amphibians, insects, arachnids, birds, mammals, and others, as needed. Candidates must have demonstrated abilities in creativity, innovation, organization, and time management. They must be flexible to the changing needs of the animal collection and have the ability to work in a fast-paced and public-facing environment.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 


Discovery Center & Wildcat Bluff Animal Care

  • Provide overall daily care to animals at WBNC & DHDC in conjunction with other Animal Care Team members. This includes feedings, maintaining the cleanliness of animals and enclosures, socializing animals, carrying out enrichment activities, medication administration, and other relevant tasks as necessary and assigned. 
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and order of the animal care lab. 
  • Responsible for consistent communication with the Animal Curator, Animal Team Lead, Director of Education, and other staff as needed about the needs, status, and well-being of the animals. 
  • Follow animal care plans and feeding schedules as directed by Animal Curator or other staff members.
  • Train and educate staff members and Education Team members on appropriate animal handling and care practices as needed. 
  • Successfully and efficiently follow plans, schedules, and expectations laid out by the Animal Curator and the Director of Education. This includes animal science lab cleanliness and order, animal handling expectations, documentation requirements, communication expectations, and the implementation of animal care plans and schedules. 
  • Assist with maintaining supplies as needed for any animal needs at DHDC and WBNC.
  • Assist with new animal education programming, including presenting to the public.
  • Monitor animals for signs of illness, distress, needs, and unusual behavior. Communicate these concerns and actions taken in a timely manner with the Animal Curator and the  Director of Education. 
  • Respond to emergency situations and natural disasters such as animal escapes, injuries, fires, etc., in accordance with established operating procedures and communicate with management.
  • Act as an immediate point of contact for questions, concerns, and training for staff members when the Animal Curator or team lead is unavailable. 
  • Regularly care for animals independently, particularly on weekends. 


Daily Experience 

  • Animal care and operations duties on weekdays and weekends as needed, completing all duties as expected in a timely manner. 
  • Exhibit great customer service with all guests, both from the public and with scheduled groups.
  • Responsible for the implementation of daily public education programs as needed. 
  • Assists with school field trips and Family Nature Days as needed


Wildcat Bluff Education Programming & Daily Experience

  • Work with Animal Curator to develop, enhance, and carry out programs and guided hikes for school groups and the public as needed.
  • Maintain consistent communication with Animal Curator concerning WBNC education.
  • Care for and learn about the wildlife in Wildcat Bluff. Communicate any issues, concerns, or unusual happenings with the Animal Curator and Education Director.  
  • Exhibit great customer service with all guests, both from the public and with scheduled groups. 


QUALIFICATIONS

  • 20+ hours of college-level coursework in a relevant field is required.
  • Knowledge of and previous professional experience with animals and animal care is required.
  • Knowledge of and experience with aviaries and saltwater aquariums preferred.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.          
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills 
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects and multi-task is a must
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Outgoing and willing to work with large groups of people. 
  • Superior customer service skills.
  • Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds.
  • Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and a licensed and insured vehicle.