Elephant & Wildlife Care Specialist

San Diego Zoo; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is seeking a Wildlife Care Specialist to support our mission by providing daily care and welfare for a variety of wildlife species. Under supervision, you will feed, observe, and assist with medical care, enrichment, and record-keeping, while following safety and SOP guidelines at the Zoo or Safari Park.

You should have a high school diploma and California driver license, and possess the ability to work flexible shifts and in a team, with good communication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and driver license required.
• Knowledge of wildlife care and handling procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decision-making: respond to animal care situations with independence and proper procedures.
• Prepares food and water for animals, loads/unloads food, feeds animals.
• Observes assigned animals and notes health and behavior.
• Safety: follow SOPs to manage care of dangerous wildlife.
• Maintains health/behavior records and provides enrichment.
• Assists medical staff in treating wildlife and moving animals.
• Performs routine maintenance on enclosures and operates light/medium equipment.
• Abides by rules, fosters a positive, responsible work environment.
• Cleans habitats, pools, sleeping areas and service areas.
• Reports abnormal conditions and disinfects tools.

Skills

Animal behavior

Animal biology

Care, feeding and handling

Safety practices

Restraint techniques

Public Speaking

Education

High School Diploma Required

California Driver License within 30 Days

Job description

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is seeking a Wildlife Care Specialist to support our mission by providing daily care and welfare for a variety of wildlife species. Under supervision, you will feed, observe, and assist with medical care, enrichment, and record-keeping, while following safety and SOP guidelines at the Zoo or Safari Park.

You should have a high school diploma and California driver license, and possess the ability to work flexible shifts and in a team, with good communication