Wildlife Care Specialist Hospital - Full Time - San Diego Zoo

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSIONThe Wildlife Care Specialist Hospital under general supervision, feeds, maintains surveillance over all wildlife and provides routine care for all wildlife (mammals, reptiles and birds) quartered in the hospital area. This position reports to the Veterinary Services Wildlife Care Supervisor, Veterinary Services Manager, or designated staff.This class performs a wide range of standard duties and is distinguished from the Wildlife Care Specialist classification in that this position works exclusively in the Hospital and must handle, care for, and observe all types of wildlife (bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian).WHAT YOU WILL DO Ensure overall care and well-being of patient, housed, and quarantine wildlife while at hospital, including appropriate habitat setup, diet preparation, feeding, habitat cleaning and disinfection Under general supervision, assists Wildlife Health staff with immobilization, medical procedures, and relocation of wildlife between hospital and grounds Perform accurate and complete record keeping, including ICU logs, treatment sheets, ZIMS, welfare assessments, and other required reports on general health, habits, behavior, fecal output, and appetite of wildlife under care Medicate and provide treatment to patient wildlife, including those with compromised health. Communicated clearly with wildlife health staff regarding wildlife health needs Dedicated to providing and promoting the relationship our wildlife have with their environment at every opportunity and in every aspect of our wildlife care programs WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Our ideal candidate will have previous experience working with a variety of species in a hospital setting. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this position.  JOB EXPERIENCE Education, training, and/or experience which would clearly demonstrate the essential functions, knowledge and skills outlined, and example would be 12-16 college credit hours in zoology, animal biology, or animal husbandry required Prior animal care in a zoological or hospital setting preferred EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS HS Diploma or equivalent required Associates or Bachelors degree in related field, such as biology, zoology, animal science, etc. preferred  Valid California Driver License Upon Hire required SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of: Animal behavior; animal biology and anatomy; zoology  Techniques for immobilizing, handling and moving wild animals  Safety practices for working with wild animals  Care, feeding, and set-up of animals  Requirements for quarantine guidelines  Public speaking  SDZ Wildlife Alliance hospital policies, rules and practices  Ability to: Respond to cautions from co-workers  Monitor wildlife behavior and appearance  Operate motorized equipment and vehicles  Use computer programs and electronic medical record keeping systems (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, ZIMS, and Internet  Work in a diverse team environment and motivate others  Multi-task and prioritize  Deal tactfully and courteously with others  Communicate and work effectively with others  Work in a team environment and independently  Understand and follow directions effectively  Adhere to the organizations’ policies, procedures, and regulations  Knowledge of governmental and accreditation rules and regulations