Animal Care and Life Support Specialist â Stingray Cove (employed by Living Exhibits Inc/Innovative Employee Solutions)
Animal Care and Life Support Specialist â Stingray Cove (employed by Living Exhibits Inc/Innovative Employee Solutions)
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Animal Care and Life Support Specialist Stingray Cove
Location: Denver CO
Seasonal Part Time Position- Includes evening shifts and weekend shifts
Employed by: Living Exhibits Inc./Innovative Employee Solutions working at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Stingray Cove
Competitive Pay
Pay will be commensurate with experience.
About Living Exhibits Inc.
Join the Living Exhibits team where your passion for animal care and conservation comes to life! We are a leader in designing and maintaining immersive interactive animal exhibits within a host zoological institution that engage guests while supporting conservation efforts. As an Animal Care and Life Support Specialist youll play a key role in maintaining a vibrant aquatic habitat supporting animal well-being and enhancing the Stingray Cove guest experiences at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct daily animal husbandry tasks including cleaning feeding and monitoring animal health.
- Assist in the medical treatment and care of animals.
- Participate in training sessions for animal behavior maintenance using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implement approved enrichment programs for animal wellbeing.
- Maintain detailed ZIMS animal care records in accordance with Living Exhibits protocols.
- Operate and troubleshoot life support systems to ensure the safety of aquatic habitats.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with Living Exhibits staff host institution personnel and the public.
- Engage with guests to share educational and conservation-related information.
- Serve as a liaison with host facility staff to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Zoology Animal Husbandry or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
- At least one year of experience in animal care either through direct employment or internships/volunteer work in zoos aquariums or similar environments.
- Strong observational skills to identify health and behavioral issues in animals.
- Proficiency with basic computer programs (Word Excel e-mail). Knowledge of ZIMS software a plus.
- Physical ability to lift to 60 lbs work in elevated conditions and handle tasks in variable weather.
- Comfortable interacting with the public including speaking to guests and media about animal care and conservation.
Why Work With Us
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Opportunities for career growth and development in a company that cares for its employees and animals
- A dynamic supportive team environment
- Hands-on experience with innovative immersive exhibits
- Make a tangible impact on animal care and conservation efforts
Apply Today!
Ready to make an impact on animal care and conservation Send your resume and cover letter today to . We cant wait to hear from you!
All employees of Living Exhibits are subject to employment eligibility and background security checks as well as testing for illegal substance use as allowed by law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
