Wildlife Care Specialist I
Texas State Aquarium•Corpus Christi, TX
About The Position
The Wildlife Care Specialist I provides daily husbandry care for a diverse collection of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians at the Texas State Aquarium. The role also provides care and rehabilitation for raptors, sea turtles, and marine mammals. Duties include participating in daily opening and closing procedures, maintaining rehabilitation areas, and feeding patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field from a four-year college or university, with at least one year of related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education or experience may also meet the required qualifications.
- PADI dive certification.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for a diverse collection of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
- Participate in the daily husbandry care of collection species.
- Provide care and rehabilitation to raptors, sea turtles, and marine mammals.
- Participate in daily opening and closing procedures.
- Maintain rehabilitation areas.
- Feed patients.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% match of the first 5% contributed
- Vacation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
