Primate Care & Enrichment Technician

Dallas Zoo Management; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dallas Zoo is seeking an entry-level animal care staff to support daily animal welfare and husbandry following established protocols. You will assist the primate team, prepare food, maintain exhibits, and help with enrichment and educational programs for guests.

The role involves observing animals, reporting health concerns, and collaborating with veterinary staff while maintaining safety standards for staff and visitors. This is an on-site, full-time position at the Dallas Zoo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related science field is preferred.
• Solid observation skills and ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Flexible, efficient, self-motivated team player capable of creative problem solving.

Responsabilités

• Provide daily care of assigned animals and exhibits.
• Observe health and behavior; report anomalies to manager/vet staff.
• Prepare and provide food; monitor nutrition and health; administer medications as instructed.
• Maintain sanitation of exhibits and work areas; conduct pest control where needed.
• Provide enrichment and training using operant conditioning where applicable.
• Assist with capture and restraint of various taxa, including potentially dangerous species.
• Update animal records, reports, and surveys for research purposes.
• Assist with transfers and procedures as directed; interact with staff and guests professionally.
• Engage guests through educational presentations on animals, biology, conservation, and environment.

Connaissances

Observation skills

Effective communication

Team player

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related science

Description du poste

Dallas Zoo is seeking an entry-level animal care staff to support daily animal welfare and husbandry following established protocols. You will assist the primate team, prepare food, maintain exhibits, and help with enrichment and educational programs for guests.

The role involves observing animals, reporting health concerns, and collaborating with veterinary staff while maintaining safety standards for staff and visitors. This is an on-site, full-time position at the Dallas Zoo.