Animal Care Monitor-Overnight

 

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 limited to:

• Monitor animal areas, facility systems, and life support systems overnight.
• Conduct routine rounds of designated areas and observe for any changes or concerns.
• Recognize and report changes in animal behavior, building systems, and equipment performance.
• Identify patterns or irregularities in the collection, facility, sand life support systems.
• Provide accurate status updates at shift change and communicate overnight system changes to managerial and other department staff.
• Take appropriate corrective actions as needed or trained.
• Work independently during overnight hours.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Animal Care.
• Comply with all safety practices, Animal Care policies, practices, and procedures, employee handbook policies, and all applicable governmental and AZA standards.

Requirements:

A one-year certificate from a college or technical school is required, or three to six months of related experience and/or training. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that enables successful performance of the essential functions of the position will also be considered.