Wildlife Care Specialist I

Texas State Aquarium; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with 100% match

Job summary

The Texas State Aquarium is seeking a dedicated wildlife care professional to join our team. You will care for a diverse collection of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and contribute to daily husbandry and rehabilitation efforts for raptors, sea turtles, and marine mammals.

Responsibilities include opening/closing duties, maintaining rehabilitation areas, and assisting with feeding. Must hold a Bachelor's in biology and a valid PADI Dive Certification, with the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field from a four-year college or university is required with a minimum of one-year related experience and/or training. An equivalent combination of education or experience may also meet the required qualifications.
• PADI Dive Certified
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a diverse collection of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
• Participate in the daily husbandry care of our collection species.
• Provide care and rehabilitation to raptors, sea turtles, and marine mammals.
• Participate in the daily opening and closing procedures, maintenance of the rehabilitation areas, and feeding the patients.

Skills

Bird care

Husbandry

Rehabilitation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Job description

Take your career to new depths and put your skills to work in a one-of-a-kind setting by becoming a part of the premiere aquarium showcasing the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. The Texas State Aquarium provides high quality, entertaining programming through education, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation. We strive to provide our guests with an exciting, educational, and memorable experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limed to:

• Provide care for a diverse collection of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians
• Participate in the daily husbandry care of our collection species.
• Provide care and rehabilitation to raptors, sea turtles, and marine mammals
• Participate in the daily opening and closing procedures, maintenance of the rehabilitation areas, and feeding the patients.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field from a four-year college or university is required with a minimum of one-year related experience and/or training.An equivalent combination of education or experience may also meet the required qualifications.
• PADI Dive Certified
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Other

This position offers an attractive benefits/vacation package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% match of the first 5% contributed.