ANIMAL CARE MANAGER (full-time)
The National Marine Life Center, a non-profit marine animal hospital and
science and education center on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, seeks a
full-time Animal Care Manager to work with stranded sea turtles and
seals.
Responsibilities include: managing and training animal care staff and
volunteers; serving as primary liaison between the veterinarian(s) and
animal care staff and volunteers; animal husbandry; performing animal
health assessments; scheduling procedures; collecting samples; handling
and restraining marine animals; preparing food and feeding;
administering vitamins and medications; cleaning and maintaining the
facilities; testing water quality; and maintaining and troubleshooting
the life support systems.
Additional duties include: participating in fundraising activities
including special events and grantwriting; presenting educational
programs to the public; and assisting with general office and
organizational duties.
Requirements: experience rehabilitating stranded sea turtles and seals;
demonstrated leadership, supervision, and team building skills;
B.A./B.S. in biology, zoology, or related field, and/or veterinary
technician degree/certification, and/or equivalent work experience;
excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with
veterinary diagnostic equipment such as blood analyzers and radiography;
comfort with standard MS Office software. Must be able and willing to
work weekends and holidays.
For a full job description, visit:
http://nmlc.org/about/staff/job-opportunities/#animalcaremanager
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional
references to Kathy Zagzebski, President & Executive Director,
[email protected], (fax) 508-759-5477, National Marine Life Center,
P.O. Box 269, Buzzards Bay, MA, 02532-0269. E-mailed applications
preferred.
Position open until filled.
The National Marine Life Center rehabilitates and releases stranded
marine mammals and sea turtles in order to advance science and education
in marine wildlife health and conservation. We are a small, independent,
non-profit organization. To learn more, visit our website at
www.nmlc.org. The National Marine Life Center is an equal opportunity
employer.
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