Senior Aquatic Quarantine & Care Lead

Fort Wayne Zoo; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

403b Plan

403b Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Days Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Health & Wellness Days

Paid Parental Leave

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Staff Membership

Concessions and retail discounts

Development opportunities

Appreciation programs

Job summary

Fort Wayne Zoo is accepting applications for a full-time Senior Quarantine Specialist: Aquatic to join our team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role focuses on quarantine for a diverse range of species, including teleost fish, elasmobranchs, aquatic invertebrates, and hospital care for aquatic and terrestrial residents.

Responsibilities include maintaining quarantine systems, assisting with veterinary treatments, enrichment, and guest education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Three years of experience with a variety of taxonomic groups in a zoological setting is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in an animal-related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability maintaining aquatic habitats and systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals arriving in quarantine and in hospital care.
• Design species-appropriate enclosures and husbandry procedures.
• Monitor health and assist with veterinary treatments.
• Maintain aquatic quarantine systems and water quality.
• Provide enrichment and conduct wellbeing assessments.
• Engage with guests and participate in education activities.

Skills

Animal care knowledge

Aquatic systems

Enrichment techniques

Guest education

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in animal-related field (preferred)

Tools

Ladders

Hand drills

Mowers

Water quality equipment

Job description

Fort Wayne Zoo is accepting applications for a full-time Senior Quarantine Specialist: Aquatic to join our team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role focuses on quarantine for a diverse range of species, including teleost fish, elasmobranchs, aquatic invertebrates, and hospital care for aquatic and terrestrial residents.

Responsibilities include maintaining quarantine systems, assisting with veterinary treatments, enrichment, and guest education.