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Zoological Associate (Aquarium)

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in UAE
Posted on August 24, 2024

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Zoological Associate (Aquarium) "Job Details" United Arab Emirates Job Identification 3202 Locations Posting Date 02/22/2024, 09:49 AM Job Schedule Full time Job DescriptionJoin our SeaWorld Abu Dhabi team! In this role, you will ensure smooth and efficient operations of the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi facilities in Zoological Department by safely fulfilling the duties in animal/guest interactions, husbandry, enrichment, general public presentations, and research.This position requires standing in a prolonged period, moves/lifts up to 25kgs of load; also requires to work in varying shifts based on business need. This includes: opening, mid, and closing shifts, nights, weekends and holidays.Job scope:Performs daily husbandry tasks including administration of vitamins and medication as directedPrepares food, provides proper nutrition and constant care of animalsMaintains a safe, appropriate and sanitary living conditions for all animal habitatsLearns behavior modification techniques under the supervision of more experienced colleagues. This includes but is not limited to the training of behaviors to completion, proactively maintaining conditioned behavior, and the ability to form relationships with assigned animals.Ensures guests, personal, and animals' safety through constant monitoring of the behavioral precursors of potentially harmful behavior by both animals and people.Provides proactive guest services through guest interactions, animal presentation and programs in the assigned area, and responding to guest inquiries.Performs assigned roles in education and general public programs, and guest interaction programsMakes daily observations of animals and reports any abnormalities to the leadership teamMaintains all animal records, equipment, area responsibilities, and communication requirements on a daily basisFunctions as Ambassador by displaying consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, and reliability; maintains a consistent attitude, motivation, and ability to accept feedbackEnsures all policies, guidelines, manuals and SOPs are followed at all timesConsistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting and reporting of unsafe situationsParticipates on the required trainings and maintains profession development and competencies Performs other duties as directed by the leadership To be considered for the role, you will need to have: High School diploma or any equivalent degree 1 year of relatable animal experience in a professional setting Basic understanding of fish, reptile, amphibian and invertebrate husbandry, nutrition and natural historySCUBA dive certificationExcellent swimming and diving skills(not required for Aviculture)Good communication skills in English, verbal and writtenBasic mathematical skillBasic computer knowledge including MS Office and animal recording systemInterested in this opportunity? Apply now!

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