Zoo Jobs: Husbandry Asst. (Animal Training)

Husbandry Asst. (Animal Training)

SeaWorld San Antonio

Basic Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

• College background in psychology, zoology, or biology preferred.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a SEA driver’s license.

• Prior experience working with animals preferred.

• Must have excellent presentation skills.

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

• Must have a working knowledge of the English language with good verbal and written communication.

• Must be able to identify individual animal species within specific Zoological area.

• Must have strong knowledge of animal behavioral terms and recognize basic animal behaviors.

• Must be able to stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods of time in extreme weather conditions.

• Excellent customer service skills and phone etiquette skills (i.e. answering phone calls, assisting applicants, ambassadors, and guests).

• Must have basic computer skills.

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations.

• Must be willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.

• Must be able to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines.

• Must be able to pass department swim test.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and feeding of diets to animals within a designated area.

• Maintain the cleanliness and minor maintenance of animal habitat and exhibit areas.

• Prepares food daily and follows fish breakout procedures.

• Perform opening and closing procedures and other duties as assigned.

• May periodically enter the water with snorkel to do miscellaneous water related tasks .

• May include greeting guests and escorting them to and from designated interaction facilities while monitoring their safety while in the animal areas.

• Provide an educational overview of animals and programs.

• Outfit guests with appropriate attire for interactive programs

• May have to clean and maintain interaction facilities (i.e., classrooms, changing areas, restrooms and showers).

• Ability to operate MPR register and book interactions in Global Reservations and cash handling may be required.

• Maintain positive guest interaction through animal presentations.

• Assist full-time keeper staff with animal work and tasks as designated by department management.

• Perform animal observations and record keeping.

• Perform basic animal husbandry and handling possibly including marine mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, small mammals, fish and birds.

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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

+971 50 4787 122 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48