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 Apply Here careersvite.com
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