Friday, July 3, 2020

Aquatic animal rehabilitation technician


Aquatic animal rehabilitation technician

Zoomarine - Oceanographic Park

Zoomarine - oceanographic park located in Guia (Albufeira), is looking for a collaborator for the Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center.

 The function consists of the daily provision of health care, food and hygiene to the animals that are hosted at the Rehabilitation Center.

The tasks to be performed consist of direct contact, feeding and handling wild specimens, daily cleaning and disinfection of spaces and equipment; cleaning and maintenance of swimming pools and water quality, contact and handling of chemical and pharmacological products, travel to various locations in the event of striking, including travel by sea vessels.



Profile of the candidate:

- Degree in Marine Biology or Zootechnical Engineering

- Good knowledge of Portuguese and English (oral and written)

- Computer knowledge from the user's perspective

- Good physical condition

- Know how to swim and dive

- Outgoing, with easy communication in public and good interpersonal relationship

- Ability to work individually and in groups, in a multi-tasking regime

- Ability to respond in situations of stress, technical difficulties and / or emergency, with integrity and serenity

- Ability to observe and pay attention to details

- Respect for schedules, deadlines and safety standards

- Driving license and own transport

- Full and immediate availability



Preferential Requirements:

- 500 hours of experience in handling non-domestic animals

- Diving course

- DIY knowledge

- Letters of recommendation (as a volunteer or professional handling wild animals)


To submit application please click HERE







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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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