Junior Aquarist
THE BRIDGE
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Perform daily monitoring and assessment of animals, their health, treatment, and management to ensure the highest level of quality throughout the aquarium facility.
Prepare daily feeds to satisfy the proper nutritional needs of the livestock.
Diving as required on a day-to-day basis and perform maintenance and feedings.
Understand and follow SOPs, husbandry manuals and exhibit record keeping.
Learn how to handle live animal shipments and acclimation processes.
Learn basic understanding of aquarium systems and daily upkeep.
Assist the aquarist team in any required tasks.
Undertake necessary animal training with various birds, mammals, and reptiles.
Learn to monitor water quality and act appropriately to the needs of the collection.
Assist with collection of daily data for husbandry protocols.
Communicate to the public as needed.
Support and collaborate with Front of House personnel as needed.
Assist in the animal encounters and feeding shows.
Desired Candidate Profile
Required:
- A higher school degree in Biology or similar relevant experience.
- SCUBA certification from a recognized training agency.
- Must feel comfortable working in closed spaces or when surrounded by wild animals.
- Must be able to lift 25Kg.
Desirable:
- Work experience with some or all the following taxa: reptiles, birds, rodents, primates, mustelids, manatees, amphibians, freshwater fish.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of freshwater Life Support Systems.
- Animal training experience.
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Keywords
- Junior Aquarist
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