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Offer: Animal Care and Life Support Specialist:Fort Worth , TXJob description:
Fort Worth Zoo / Living Exhibits IncAnimal Care and Life Support SpecialistAnimal Care and Life Support Specialist at Stingray Cove by Living Exhibits IncJob location: Fort Worth Zoo Employed by: Living Exhibits Inc/Innovative Employee Solutions SUMMARY: Living Exhibits, Inc. designs, builds and maintains interactive animal exhibits for zoos, aquariums and museums across the country. Our exhibits include touch-tank marine aquatic exhibits featuring sharks and stingrays and are maintained and operated by Living Exhibits staff at a host zoological facility. The goals of these interactive exhibits are to increase the value of the guests’ practice, further our customers’ zoological mission and do so in a fiscally viable manner. Staff at Living Exhibits work together as a team to meet common goals. Staff hours will include weekends, holidays and possible evening events. Staff will be required to work in and around salt water, perform tasks outdoors and during all types of weather and will include husbandry and working with filter, pumps and other critical life support equipment for the safety of our animals. ESSENTIAL tasks AND RESPONSIBILITES : » Perform everyday animal husbandry tasks including, but not limited to: » Cleaning and maintenance of animal exhibits; » Preparation of food and feeding of animals; & nbsp; » Observation of animals for injuries, disease and behavioral changes; » Necessary care and medical treatment of injured or sick animals; » Maintain records for feeding, health care, facility and life support operation; » Operate and maintain life support equipment; » Communicate effectively with all members of the Living Exhibits team, all host institution personnel, volunteers, guests and any others that come into contact as a result of Living Exhibits operations; » Keep a clean and orderly work space including proper care and maintenance of department facilities and equipment; » Provide educational and interpretive information to all host institution personnel and volunteers as necessary; » As an aid to the Exhibit manager, serve as a liaison with host facility personnel to problem solve, promote a productive relationship and ensure good customer satisfaction; » Interact with guests, including discussing the exhibit, the animals, conservation issues and answering questions; Completion of projects and other tasks as assigned including travel to other exhibits. QUALIFICATION: » Bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal husbandry, a related field or working towards one OR equivalent practice; » One year practical practice in the care and interpretation of animals; zoo and aquarium animal related practice a plus; » Basic knowledge of the animals featured in our exhibits (marine), their care and general conservation issues; » Basic knowledge of animal enrichment and animal training using positive reinforcement; » Must be comfortable speaking to and interacting with guests, the media, and employees and volunteers of the host institutions; » Basic computer knowledge including E-mail, Word & Excel; » Able to execute physical tasks including occasional lifting of moderate to heavy loads (up to 60 lbs), climbing of ladders and capability to work in elevated conditions. Able to work in salt water and handle shell fish (marine exhibits). How to submit the application:Send Resumes & Cover Letters to:E-Mail: admin@livingexhibits.com. All employees of Living Exhibits are subject to employment eligibility and background security checks as well testing for illegal substance use as allowed by law. 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