Busch Gardens Careers – Animal Care Specialist

Job Description:

The Animal Care Specialist I is responsible for providing consistent care and training of the collection of all assigned animals in the Highland Stables, Lorikeet Aviary, and Eagle Ridge areas; following all husbandry and training protocols for the specified zoological areas; working in a consistent professional and positive manner; learning and demonstrating required training and handling protocols for any applicable animals; demonstrating the ability to safely work with a very diverse collection of animals including mammals, birds, reptiles and arthropods; having excellent guest service skills for daily presentations and interactions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform daily health maintenance, training sessions, and animal presentations
• Maintain current behaviors for all applicable animals
• Daily, weekly, and monthly record keeping
• Demonstrate the understanding of the SOPs for an animal escape and the responsibilities of being onsite during this situation.
• General knowledge of the SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animal Training methods.
• Have the ability to recognize the overall health of each animal through daily observation and hands on training.
• Daily animal enrichment and exhibit maintenance.
• Participate as requested in animal outreach presentations including school visits, animal appearances in various media and stage presentations.
• Knowledge of and the ability to discuss the natural history of the animals in the Zoological Department.
• Perform area cleaning and maintenance of Zoological areas and enclosures

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to spend long periods of time standing and be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of conditions
• Familiar with the principles of Operant Conditioning, specifically the application of positive reinforcement training preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• One year of animal care experience with at least 6 months of hoof stock and/or avian experience preferred
• Prior guest service experience preferred
• Must have a clean driving record and possess the ability to operate a company vehicle

Job Details:

Company: Busch Gardens

Vacancy Type:  Part Time

Job Location: Williamsburg, VA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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