Wildlife Husbandry Manager

4 months ago

Folsom, United States SeaQuest Full time $25

Responsibilities:

Oversee the Bird/Reptile/Mammal department’s daily operations to ensure that the team is following the best practices for animal care, safety, and facility maintenance.
Ensure team members are interacting with guests.
Guest interaction.
Public speaking.
Plan, organize and manage the activities of the husbandry staff.
Establish and maintain department team member schedules.
Implement and follow procedures to ensure animal welfare is up to company and state standards.
Schedule and monitor veterinary visits.
Schedule show performances.
Must be flexible and understand that your job duties may change from time to time and that you may be asked to help out in other areas.
Check water parameters weekly for ALL tanks that will, or do have, Wildlife animals in them.
Five plus years managing in a zoo or aquarium.
Animal Training is a plus.
Comfortable with both animals and people.
Exotic animal care.
Extensive knowledge of various species including birds, reptiles, mammals, and insects.
Demonstrate a high level of organization in the workplace.
Be a strong self-motivator.
Effectively communicate information verbally and in writing.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills.
Knowledge and desire to learn about which animals are allowed in our facility.

Education:

Schedule:

Wildlife Biologist