Avian Propagation Center Wildlife Care Associate - Full Time - San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•San Diego, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

One to two years of work experience in a Zoo or similar environment where appropriate knowledge and skills in wildlife care could be acquired.
High School Diploma Required
Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing.
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
Basic computer tasks such as word processing and using Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

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
Prepare diets for assigned wildlife (birds) including processing various fruits and vegetables, handling invertebrates, fish, meats, and other food items utilizing kitchen utensils and appliances such as knives, food processors, blenders, and grinders.
Perform routine maintenance and calibration of equipment and facilities, including washing and sanitizing containers, surfaces, and equipment.
Keep all food preparation areas, incubation, brooder room and surrounding areas clean and orderly condition.
Perform minor, routine utility maintenance repairs.
Keep feeding records, supply procurement, administering nutritional supplements, maintain logs and records concerning animal health and care, which requires comfort with basic computer tasks such as word processing and using Microsoft Office programs.