Animal Attendant

University of Texas; California (MO); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Texas at Austin’s MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE seeks an Animal Attendant to care for sea turtles, marine birds and birds of prey at the Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) in Port Aransas, TX. Duties include feeding, cleaning enclosures, data recording and animal rescue as needed.

The role requires high school completion and wildlife care experience; there is a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork and professional communication with staff and the public.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• LVT/RVT/CVT or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience caring for wildlife or in a rehabilitation/veterinary setting is highly valued.

Aufgaben

• Attend to daily care and rehabilitation needs for resident animals and those brought for rehabilitation.
• Follow established protocols and treatment plans under supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Prepare diets and ensure proper nutrition according to species requirements.
• Maintain clean and sanitary enclosures and facilities.
• Maintain records for all animals including admissions, transfers, outcomes and observations.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Independent and team work

Observational skills

Wildlife handling and restraint

Ausbildung

High school graduation or GED

LVT/RVT/CVT or comparable certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting Title: Animal Attendant ---- Hiring Department: Marine Science Institute ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Jan 30, 2027 ---- Location: MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE ---- Job Details: General Notes Position is located at the UT Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas.

Purpose To assist in caring for sea turtles, marine birds, and birds of prey at the Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (MSI). Responsibilities include feeding the animals, cleaning their enclosures and tanks, record keeping, and rescuing or receiving animals when necessary.

Animal Attendants work directly with the ARK’s Coordinator and other ARK staff to provide daily care and rehabilitation for a variety of injured or orphaned species, following established protocols and treatment plans under the supervision of the ARK Coordinator or veterinarians.

Responsibilities Attend to daily care and rehabilitation needs for resident animals and animals brought to the ARK for rehabilitation, including taking measurements and weights as required. Follow established protocols and treatment plans under the supervision of the ARK coordinator or veterinarians. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed. Prepare diets and ensure proper nutrition, adhering to specific dietary requirements. Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in animal enclosures and rehabilitation facilities. Perform initial physical examinations and diagnostics to determine and evaluate health condition of wildlife at the time of admission. Assist with medical procedures and surgeries as needed. Maintain records for all animals handled at the ARK into logs, including admittance data, general observational data, transfers, release data, and outcome. Maintain treatment files for all animals receiving care at the ARK. Clean and maintain ARK equipment and facilities such as vehicles, pumps, filters, tanks, enclosures, scales, tools, work surfaces, etc. Monitor and supervise daily ARK volunteer activity, provide needed tasks to volunteers, and delegate accordingly. Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, volunteers, and the public at all times. Answer and document telephone inquiries about rescues, refer calls to supervisor as needed. Participate in educational and outreach events and programming, and public releases as needed. Assist with the development of outreach and social media content on ARK patients and happenings at the ARK. Other related functions as needed.

• High school graduation or GED.
• A year of experience in care and handling of animals in a rehabilitation or veterinary setting.
• Experience substitutes for the AMOUNT of experience needed.
• However, the KIND of experience is required.
• Ability to handle and restrain wildlife safely and effectively.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or comparable certification.
• Experience capturing and caring for wild animals that are injured or abandoned, especially birds and sea turtles.
• Knowledge of wildlife species native to the region and their habitats.
• Experience with animal behavior observation and enrichment techniques.
• Knowledge of local and federal wildlife regulations and permits.

Driving Required This job requires a class “C” operator’s driver’s license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Rate $31,200

Working Conditions May work in all weather conditions. May work in extreme temperatures. May work around chemical fumes. May work around standard office conditions. May work around biohazards. May work around chemicals. May work around electrical and mechanical hazards. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Climbing of stairs and/or ladders. Lifting and moving. Work with injured animals and birds. Radiology and laser training will be provided to work with appropriate equipment.

Work Shift This may include work during the standard work week as well as holidays and will require some weekend availability.

Required Materials Resume/CV Letter of interest 3 work references with their contact information including email address; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, please see the following: E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF].

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