Zoo Jobs: Zoological Associate

Zoological Associate

United Arab Emirates

Job Description

An amazing opportunity is now available with SeaWorld Abu Dhabi team.

In this role, you will ensure smooth and efficient operations of the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi facilities in Zoological Department by safely fulfilling the duties in animal/guest interactions, husbandry, enrichment, general public presentations, and research.

The different areas/fields of assignment for this position are:

1. Dolphin

2. Zoo Support & Rescue

3. Animal Ambassador

The job scope also includes:

Performs daily husbandry tasks including administration of vitamins and medication as directed
Prepares food, provides proper nutrition and constant care of animals
Maintains a safe, appropriate and sanitary living conditions for all animal habitats
Learns behavior modification techniques under the supervision of more experienced colleagues. This includes but is not limited to the training of behaviors to completion, proactively maintaining conditioned behavior, and the ability to form relationships with assigned animals.
Ensures guests, personal, and animals’ safety through constant monitoring of the behavioral precursors of potentially harmful behavior by both animals and people.
Provides proactive guest services through guest interactions, animal presentation and programs in the assigned area, and responding to guest inquiries.
Performs assigned roles in education and general public programs, and guest interaction programs
Makes daily observations of animals and reports any abnormalities to the leadership team
Maintains all animal records, equipment, area responsibilities, and communication requirements on a daily basis
Functions as Ambassador by displaying consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, and reliability; maintains a consistent attitude, motivation, and ability to accept feedback
Ensures all policies, guidelines, manuals and SOPs are followed at all times
Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations
Participates on the required trainings and maintains profession development and competencies
Performs other duties as directed by the leadership

To be considered for this role, you will need to have:

High School diploma and/or degree in Psychology, Zoology or Biology or equivalent
1 year of relatable animal experience in a professional setting
Basic understanding of marine mammal, avian, and reptilian husbandry/rescue/rehabilitation techniques
Good communication skills in English, verbal and written
Excellent swimming and diving skills
Basic mathematical skill
Basic computer knowledge including MS Office and animal recording system
Ability to successfully pass an area swim test within the first 60 days of hire or holding a Certification in Open Water SCUBA

It would be an advantage to have:

Certification in CPR/AED
Basic understanding of marine mammal husbandry and training principles and techniques
Basic understanding of marine mammal, avian, and reptilian husbandry/rescue/rehabilitation techniques

Interested in this opportunity? Apply now!

United Arab Emirates

An amazing opportunity is now available in SeaWorld Abu Dhabi! In this role, you will ensure smooth and efficient operations of the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi facilities in Zoological Department by safely fulfilling the duties in animal/guest interactions, husbandry, enrichment, general public presentations, and research.

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