Husbandry Assistant

SEA LIFE•Grapevine, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Husbandry Assistant at SEA LIFE Dallas, you’ll be the Animal Welfare Host who helps keep our underwater world thriving every single day! You’ll work alongside our Displays team to support the daily care, feeding, and life-support system maintenance for a diverse collection of animals—ranging from elasmobranchs and fish to reptiles and invertebrates.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED
A willingness to learn and follow established animal care protocols
A friendly, confident approach to guest interactions
The ability to be enthusiastic, assertive, and passionate about helping animals thrive

Nice To Haves

An interest in Science or Animal Care Fields; experience in or working towards a degree in these fields preferred
This role is designed as a great first animal care position

Responsibilities

Perform routine animal care, cleaning, and aquarium display maintenance
Use an enthusiastic, upbeat, and confident guest service style while demonstrating the Merlin Values in every interaction
Support Displays staff with husbandry and life support to ensure excellent animal care standards
Prepare diets, feed animals, and maintain aquatic exhibits following established protocols
Help with specimen transports, including water quality testing, quarantine support, and assisting with fish health needs (including diagnosis and treatment support)
Maintain accurate daily records for aquarium systems and animal exhibits
Interact with guests, management, veterinarians, and others as needed to support animal welfare and daily operations
Assist with ongoing improvements and development of display areas based on long-term company goals
Perform daily public presentations when needed
Take on other reasonable duties that support the team and the role