Animal Care Specialist
As an Animal Care Specialist with our Mammal III department, you will perform a wide variety of tasks related to providing proper handling, care, maintenance of animals, exhibit areas, buildings, enclosures, shelters, and service areas. The Mammals III is responsible for ensuring suitable medical treatments of zoo animals following instructions of Zoo Veterinarians, daily cleaning and maintenance of animal enclosures and service areas. For the safety of our animals, team members, and guests, you must be able to work safely around delicate, wild, and dangerous animals. Sufficient delicacy to handle, examine and move without harming sick, injured, or struggling small (often neonatal) animals. Sufficient strength, agility, and coordination to net, capture, and/or restrain animals of extreme size, strength, and agility.
Must be 18 years of age or older with a clean driving record for vehicle operation
One-year zoo keeping experience preferred.
Associate degree in wildlife management, zoology, biology, or related field preferred.
Must be able to work in varying climate and weather conditions (rain, snow, hot, or cold).
Time Management
Record Keeping Skills
Care giving skills
Verbal communication
written communication
Adaptability
Problem Solving Skills
According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Animal Care Specialist in 3903 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA is between $14.35 and $15.75 per hour. This range may vary depending on the type of company, the size of the organization, and the experience of the individual.
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The San Antonio Zoo is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited zoo in Midtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. It is located in the city's Brackenridge Park. The 35-acre zoo has a collection of over 3,500 animals representing 750 species.
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