The National Aquarium is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill the
position of Animal Rescue Husbandry Aide within our rehabilitation program.
The Husbandry Aide is responsible for providing excellent day-to-day husbandry
and medical care of marine turtles and marine mammals undergoing rehabilitation
for the purpose of release back to the natural environment.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides routine, daily care and husbandry of reptiles and marine mammals
in rehabilitation.
* Prepares daily diets and feeds patients; order supplies as needed.
* Administers oral supplements and medication as instructed.
* Monitors health of patients, and works with manager and Animal Health
staff to implement treatment programs as instructed.
* Responsible for the safe restraint of animals for husbandry and
medical procedures.
* Weigh and monitor weight of patients.
* Maintains animal and related records in accordance with federal and
Aquarium standards using computerized medical system and hardcopy files.
* Develops basic understanding of behavioral models to accomplish
conditioning, enrichment, and husbandry goals for animals in rehabilitation,
with an emphasis on ensuring releasable animals maintain natural behaviors.
* Plans and conducts enrichment sessions and opportunities as assigned.
* Participates in the acquisition, disposition and transport of patients.
* Monitors specimen food supply and ensures proper food rotation as
instructed.
* Follows quarantine protocols.
* Observes animal behavior such as intra- species aggression, feeding,
habitat use, etc., and gathers data in order to base management decisions.
2. Provides daily cleaning and maintenance of rehabilitation facilities,
life support, animal enclosures, and support equipment.
* Services and cleans rehab enclosures and pools daily.
* Monitors and records temperature and water chemistry data, etc.
* Monitors, operates, and maintains life support equipment.
* Maintains cleanliness and organization of workspaces, rehab
facilities, food prep, and support equipment.
* Maintains safety, animal, and response equipment as directed.
* Assists in pest control.
3. Participates in outreach and continuing education.
* Supports collection of digital content (photos, videos, etc) as
directed.
* Provides back-up tours, presentations, and guest engagement as directed
* Attends lectures, seminars, trainings, and other continuing education
opportunities.
4. Follows established Aquarium protocols, policies, and quarantine.
5. Other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
Required:
* High school diploma or GED required.
* Employees assigned to this position will be required to possess and
maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license, have an
acceptable driving record, and possess the ability to drive a variety of
vehicles (cars, vans/trucks).
Preferred:
* Bachelor’s degree in biology, aquatic sciences, psychology, or related
science preferred.
* Experience caring for aquatic reptiles and pinnipeds, and basic
understanding of marine mammal and sea turtle natural history.
* Experience with closed aquatic system.
Competencies:
* Must have basic knowledge about marine biology and have an affinity for
animals, including a reasonable comfort level around large and/or aggressive
animals. Must be able to work productively in a teamwork environment.
* Familiarity with computers is necessary, including MS Office software
(Word/Excel) and Adobe; ability to learn & effectively use all proprietary
Aquarium software.
* Must be able to follow established policies and protocols.
* Must be able to work well under direction and have capacity to absorb
feedback from manager or staff, and have the capacity to decide when to act
independently and when to seek consultation from manager.
* Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule that will include
weekends, holidays and possible evening hours.
The National Aquarium is committed to diversity and invites individuals who
bring a diversity of culture, experience and ideas to apply.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL AQUARIUM
Recently named one of Baltimore’s Best Places to Work, the National Aquarium
opened in 1981 as a nonprofit aquatic education and conservation organization,
the jewel of the city’s Inner Harbor redevelopment. SmartCEO Magazine honored
the National Aquarium with the Healthiest Workplace award and the Corporate
Culture award in 2016. With a mission to inspire conservation of the world’s
aquatic treasures, the Aquarium is consistently ranked one of the nation’s two
top aquariums and has hosted over 51 million guests since opening.
Today, the National Aquarium builds on a 36-year history of local, regional and
global conservation initiatives that provide real solutions for protecting
marine life, ecosystems and aquatic communities. Its Animal Rescue team has
rescued, rehabilitated and released hundreds of marine mammals and endangered
sea turtles throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Its Animal Welfare and Science
teams participate in important research efforts to confront pressing ocean
conservation issues and advocate for smarter policies at local, state and
federal levels. Through education, research, conservation action and advocacy,
the National Aquarium is pursuing a vision to change the way humanity cares for
our ocean planet.
HOW TO APPLY Interested and engaged applicants should apply through our website
http://aqua.org/jobs. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made by
e-mailing [email protected].
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NAT1020NAQUA/JobBoard/807a3c85-8038-7ec5-5c50-4abbbd08029e/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=34f726f2-9280-4cfc-ac45-4837d4f555d9
KATE SHAFFER
Rehabilitation Manager
410-986-2378
410-986-2362
[email protected]
aqua.org
We are a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire conservation of the
world’s aquatic treasures.
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202 (Aquarium)
111 Market Pl, STE 800, Baltimore, MD 21202 (Office)
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