Zoological Senior Specialist

Association Of Zoos & Aquariums; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation-focused organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Zoological Senior Specialist to ensure smooth operations of facilities. The role includes animal training, guest interaction, and overseeing the wellbeing of the animals. Candidates should have 3 years of animal experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and engage with guests.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relatable animal experience in a professional setting.
• Thorough understanding of avian husbandry and incubation principles.
• CPR/AED certified.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and efficient operations of the facilities.
• Oversee the training and development of animals and colleagues.
• Provide proactive guest services through interactions.

Skills

Animal experience

Behavioral modification techniques

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College background in Psychology, Zoology or Biology

Job description

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Zoological Senior Specialist

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, animal training, husbandry, enrichment, general public presentations, and research. This position is responsible of overseeing the training and development of animals and colleagues as directed by the leadership.

This position requires standing in a prolonged period, moves/lifts up to 25kgs of load; also requires to work in varying shifts based on business need. This includes: opening, mid, and closing shifts, nights, weekends and holidays.

The job scope 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
• Applies proficient behavioral modification techniques. This includes, but is not limited in developing and implementing new behavior, training of naïve animals with minimum supervision, training behavior to completion without supervision, proactively maintaining conditioned behavior, and the ability to form relationships with most, if not all, of the animals in assigned area
• Oversees the training and evaluation of colleagues and animals as directed by the leadership
• Ensures guests, personal, colleagues, contractors 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 programs/displays presentation, and responding to guest inquiries
• Performs assigned roles in education and general public programs in the respective areas
• 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
• Completes all required trainings and maintains professional development and competencies
• Performs other duties as assigned

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

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of relatable animal experience in a professional setting
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of avian husbandry and incubation principles and techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Basic mathematical skills
• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office and animal recording system
• College background in Psychology, Zoology or Biology is a plus
• CPR/AED certified
• 2 years of senior level experience in a zoological setting

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