Facility
Dolphin Research Center
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Highway
Grassy Key, FL 33050
Animal Care & Training Husbandry Assistant
(Full Time, Permanent)
Dolphin Research Center is a not-for-profit education and research facility dedicated to teaching, learning and caring about marine mammals and the environment we share.
Position Responsibilities:
The Husbandry Assistant oversees the quality of fish fed to the dolphins and sea lions and is responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the food prep area and all equipment. The Husbandry Assistant also works alongside volunteers and students at times, directing and teaching them how to assist in certain aspects of the job. Additionally, he/she will assist the Animal Care and Training staff with various daily duties.
This is an entry-level position into the Animal Care and Training department. Once food prep duties are mastered, the Husbandry Assistant may learn basic animal feeding and handling.
Major responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Daily fish preparation for dolphins and sea lions.
• Vitamin and medication preparation.
• Work with and teach volunteers and/or other assistants in husbandry duties.
• Maintain day to day cleanliness of food prep area that meets or exceeds government standards.
• Maintenance and ordering of cleaning supplies.
• Responsible for daily inventory of fish supply.
• Work directly with Animal Care and Habitat to prepare for fish deliveries.
• Work closely with Medical Department staff in relation to any food fish and /or food prep issues.
• Support ACT department when necessary.
Abilities and Skills:
• Serious applicants should be detail oriented, hard working and dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to our dolphin and sea lion family.
• Must be a team player with excellent organization, problem solving and communication skills.
• The position requires a physically fit individual who can lift a minimum of 50 pounds and must pass a swim test.
• Prior experience with diet prep or animals may be beneficial.
Benefits:
DRC currently offers medical benefits, life and disability insurance plan, a 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and overtime, as well as personal growth and training opportunities. DRC seeks to provide for the wellbeing of its employees and our salary combined with our generous benefits creates a competitive total package that is right for our environment.
If you are interested, please send a cover letter, your resume and a completed DRC application by email to drc-hr@dolphins.org or fax them to the Human Resources at (305) 289-8902. You may also mail them to Dolphin Research Center, Human Resources, 58901 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key, FL 33050
Dolphin Research Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Education and Pre-requisites
Position Responsibilities:
The Husbandry Assistant oversees the quality of fish fed to the dolphins and sea lions and is responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the food prep area and all equipment. The Husbandry Assistant also works alongside volunteers and students at times, directing and teaching them how to assist in certain aspects of the job. Additionally, he/she will assist the Animal Care and Training staff with various daily duties.
This is an entry-level position into the Animal Care and Training department. Once food prep duties are mastered, the Husbandry Assistant may learn basic animal feeding and handling.
Major responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Daily fish preparation for dolphins and sea lions.
• Vitamin and medication preparation.
• Work with and teach volunteers and/or other assistants in husbandry duties.
• Maintain day to day cleanliness of food prep area that meets or exceeds government standards.
• Maintenance and ordering of cleaning supplies.
• Responsible for daily inventory of fish supply.
• Work directly with Animal Care and Habitat to prepare for fish deliveries.
• Work closely with Medical Department staff in relation to any food fish and /or food prep issues.
• Support ACT department when necessary.
Abilities and Skills:
• Serious applicants should be detail oriented, hard working and dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to our dolphin and sea lion family.
• Must be a team player with excellent organization, problem solving and communication skills.
• The position requires a physically fit individual who can lift a minimum of 50 pounds and must pass a swim test.
• Prior experience with diet prep or animals may be beneficial.
Compensation and benefits
Benefits:
DRC currently offers medical benefits, life and disability insurance plan, a 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and overtime, as well as personal growth and training opportunities. DRC seeks to provide for the wellbeing of its employees and our salary combined with our generous benefits creates a competitive total package that is right for our environment.
Application instructions
If you are interested, please send a cover letter, your resume and a completed DRC application by email to drc-hr@dolphins.org or fax them to the Human Resources at (305) 289-8902. You may also mail them to Dolphin Research Center, Human Resources, 58901 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key, FL 33050
Dolphin Research Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer