Husbandry Specialist

Jungle Reef

El Paso (TX)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jungle Reef is seeking a Husbandry Specialist to care for aquatic and terrestrial animals. The role requires maintaining enclosures, preparing food, and keeping health logs to monitor health across species.

You will manage filtration systems and ensure water quality while conducting tours and demonstrations for guests.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in animal care.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
  • Full availability, including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining enclosures and preparing food for animals.
  • Keeping accurate health logs and monitoring animal health.
  • Managing filtration systems and ensuring water quality.
  • Conducting tours and shows, overseeing feeding times.

Skills

Animal care experience
Communication skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

The Husbandry Specialist is crucial for ensuring the care and maintenance of aquatic and terrestrial animals at Jungle Reef.

Schedule

Full Time

Responsibilities
  • Maintaining enclosures and preparing food for animals.
  • Keeping accurate health logs and monitoring animal health.
  • Managing filtration systems and ensuring water quality.
  • Conducting tours and shows, overseeing feeding times.
Qualifications
  • 4+ years of experience in animal care.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
  • Full availability, including weekends and nights.
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