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Position Announcement: Full Time Animal Care Supervisor- Pacific
Marine Mammal Center
The Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) in Laguna Beach, CA, is seeking a
qualified candidate to fill a position of full time (40hr)benefited position of
Animal Care Supervisor. The successful candidate will work closely in a team
setting with the other staff to assist with all aspects of veterinary care and
husbandry of sick and injured marine mammals that are rehabilitated at PMMC,
and help train and oversee volunteers in all aspects of animal care.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Husbandry of marine animals, maintenance of daily food and
medical records, supervision and training of volunteers, preparation and
presentation of training sessions for volunteers, analysis of water samples,
shipping and logging of biological samples, assistance to Veterinarian, Animal
Care Director, and other staff with daily animal medical regimes, shared
coverage of stranding phone, entry of computer data, and other duties as
assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: A BS in Biology (or a related discipline) or a Veterinary
Technician Certificate and a minimum of 5 yrs experience working with marine
mammals in a captive environment are required. Additional laboratory or
veterinary technician experience is preferred. Candidates must be able to
demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team, supervise
volunteers, and be adept at both animal husbandry and medical procedures
associated with sick and injured marine mammals. Candidates must also be able
to work with, handle, and restrain animals ranging in size from 15- 500 lbs.
For general information on the facility, please go to PMMC's website
http://www.pacificmmc.org Applications should include a cover letter and
resume, and be submitted to: Michele Hunter, PMMC, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road,
Laguna Beach CA, 92651, or email applications to
mhun...@pacificmmc.org<mailto:mhun...@pacificmmc.org>. No phone calls please.
Review of applications will begin on October 1st, 2015 and continue until the
position is filled.
The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer and strongly encourages the application of candidates of diverse
backgrounds.
Keith A. Matassa
Executive Director
Pacific Marine Mammal Center | 20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-494-3050, Extension #202 (p) | 949-494-2802 (f) | www.pacificmmc.org
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The Pacific Marine Mammal Center rescues, rehabilitates, releases marine
mammals and inspires ocean stewardship through research, education and
collaboration.
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