Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Aquarist



Aquarist

SEA LIFE San Antonio. Where your career goes swimmingly!

Do you have the Magic in you to create memorable experiences all for the love of fun? Do you wish to cast a spell of laughter and enjoyment to the people around you?  Want to join a team that creates smiles and memories globally on a daily basis? Then you have the magic to be Team Merlin at SEA LIFE San Antonio!

About The Role

As an Aquarist, you will be a keen fish-keeper, with a solid knowledge of both marine and freshwater systems. Experience within the aquarium or fish farming industry would be advantageous, but not essential, as full training will be provided.  More importantly, is the drive and enthusiasm to develop your knowledge and skills and apply them appropriately in a controlled safe environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform routine animal care, cleaning, and maintenance of aquarium displays requiring SCUBA diving (i.e. 160,000-gallon tropical ocean display).
  • Adopts an enthusiastic, assertive and passionate approach to Guest Service, and demonstrates the Merlin Values at every opportunity.
  • Assist the Senior Displays staff with the husbandry and life support of aquarium systems while ensuring a consistently high standard of animal care.
  • Provide daily care of animal exhibits including diet preparation, feeding and general care and maintenance of aquatic exhibits in accordance with established protocols.
  • Assist with specimen transports, water quality testing, quarantine, diagnosis, and treatment of fish disease.
  • Maintain accurate daily records for aquarium systems and exhibit specimens.  Interacts with guests, management, veterinarians, and other individuals as required
  • Assist in the continual development of the displays areas in line with the long term goals of the company.
  • Perform daily public presentations as needed.


About You


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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
      


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