Endotherm Keeper II: Animal Care & Training

The Living Planet Aquarium; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Onsite childcare

401(k) with match

Free Aquarium membership

Discounted animal encounters

Pet insurance

Job summary

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, UT is seeking a dedicated Mammal/Bird Technician to support the Bird and Mammal Team. You will assist with animal husbandry, exhibit maintenance, and holding area management, and contribute to training demonstrations for the public.

Daily records of feeding, behavior, enrichment, and health will be maintained. The role requires a biology degree or 2-3 years of zoo/aquarium experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field is required (3-4 years of full time mammal or avian training experience at a zoo or aquarium may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• 2-3 years (5+ years without a degree) of experience working with animals in a zoo or aquarium setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the needs of all animals related to the Bird and Mammal Team throughout the aquarium by doing exhibit cleaning, diet preparation, enrichment, and training.
• Maintains daily records pertaining to feeding, behavioral observations, training activities, enrichment, and medical procedures.
• Cooperates with Animal Health Services staff for animal health issues, treatments, and veterinary procedures.
• Participate in Aquarium related education, public relations and membership programs including facility tours, lectures, and keeper chats.
• At the requests of supervisors, interact with and respond to public/media requests for information.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Behavioral conditioning

Documentation

Public demonstrations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

TRACKS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, UT is seeking a dedicated Mammal/Bird Technician to support the Bird and Mammal Team. You will assist with animal husbandry, exhibit maintenance, and holding area management, and contribute to training demonstrations for the public.

Daily records of feeding, behavior, enrichment, and health will be maintained. The role requires a biology degree or 2-3 years of zoo/aquarium experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work