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SDSan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•Zoos & Wildlife Conservation

Elephants Wildlife Care Specialist

Location

Escondido, California, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1-3 years

Compensation

$31 - $31 per hour

Posted

11h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Wildlife Care Specialist performs general care and welfare of assigned wildlife, including feeding, observing, and maintaining health records. This role involves independent critical thinking to manage animal care situations, ensuring safety, and participating in animal training programs.

Role Overview Support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's mission of saving species worldwide by providing daily care, feeding, and welfare for assigned wildlife under general supervision.

How You Will Impact Our Mission

  • Perform job assignments with a positive attitude supporting the mission, vision, and rules of engagement.

  • Feed, water, and care for assigned wildlife (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, or birds).

  • Apply independent and critical thinking to respond to expected and unexpected situations.

  • Safely manage the daily care of non-domesticated wild animals following standard operating procedures.

  • Maintain health and behavior records, provide enrichment, and report abnormal conditions.

  • Assist medical staff in treating wildlife and moving animals.

  • Clean and disinfect habitat areas, pools, sleeping areas, service areas, and utensils.

  • Perform routine habitat maintenance, report needs, and operate equipment.

  • Participate in animal training programs and administer prescribed medications.

  • Adapt to irregular shift times, schedule changes, and variable work locations.

What We Are Looking For

Job Experience

  • Education, training, or experience demonstrating essential functions, such as 12 to 16 college credit hours in zoology, animal biology, or animal husbandry; or work experience in a zoo or similar environment.

Education and Certifications

  • High School Diploma required.

  • California Driver License within 30 days required.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Knowledge of animal behavior, biology, zoology, care, handling, safety practices, restraining techniques, and public speaking.

  • Ability to monitor animal behavior, respond to coworker cautions, operate motorized equipment, and use computer programs.

  • Communicate effectively, work in a diverse team, multi-task, prioritize, and follow directions.

Some of the Rewards You Will Enjoy

  • Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, family passes, complimentary tickets, and free parking.

  • Local and in-house discounts, employee assistance program, and wellness program.

Important Details

  • Location: Escondido, CA

  • Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Seasonal Position

  • Hourly Rate: $31.98

Updated 11h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Wildlife Care • 1+ yrs
Animal Restraint Techniques • 1+ yrs
Safety Protocols • 1+ yrs
Critical Thinking • 1+ yrs
Problem Solving • 1+ yrs
Equipment Operation • 1+ yrs
Record Keeping • 1+ yrs
Animal Enrichment • 1+ yrs

Experience

1-3 years

Certifications

California Driver License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$31 - $31 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Benefits and perks

Free Parking

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationEscondido, California, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 6/10
physicalHigh • 8/10
cognitiveHigh • 8/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 6/10
uncertaintyHigh • 8/10
communicationMedium • 7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Team size

Growing team

Location

Escondido, California, United States

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

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Elephants Wildlife Care Specialist

Escondido, California, United States • Full Time