Bird Aviculture Specialist II — Welfare & Breeding

Colossal Biosciences; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Company matched 401k retirement plan

Paid parental leave at 100% salary for

Education reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Colossal Biosciences in Dallas, TX is seeking an Animal Husbandry Specialist II, Aviculture, to provide the highest level of care for a diverse collection of birds, including exotics and domestics.

You will join the Animal Husbandry Team, assist veterinary and research staff, develop enrichment and breeding plans, and support incubation and hand-rearing. Relocation assistance is available and travel ~10%.

Qualifikationen

• AA/AS/BA/BS in Biological Science preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in aviculture.
• Previous experience with breeding of exotic birds, egg incubation, and hand-rearing preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform daily husbandry for a large and diverse collection of birds.
• Maintain animal habitats and husbandry equipment.
• Document animal behavior, health and wellbeing in the record keeping system.
• Create habitats that promote successful breeding and welfare for birds.
• Assist veterinary and research staff with medical exams, procedures and treatments.
• Stay up to date on aviculture developments and network with industry professionals.
• Develop training and enrichment plans for Colossal species.
• Prepare diets for bird species.
• Assist with incubation and hand-rearing.

Kenntnisse

Animal handling

Avian care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team orientation

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Growth mindset

Ausbildung

Biological Science degree

Jobbeschreibung

Colossal Biosciences in Dallas, TX is seeking an Animal Husbandry Specialist II, Aviculture, to provide the highest level of care for a diverse collection of birds, including exotics and domestics.

You will join the Animal Husbandry Team, assist veterinary and research staff, develop enrichment and breeding plans, and support incubation and hand-rearing. Relocation assistance is available and travel ~10%.