SR3, an equal opportunity, non-profit employer, is looking to hire a seasonal Animal Husbandry Technician. SR3 is dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of marine wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and in 2021 opened a marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation hospital in Des Moines, WA.
JOB TYPE: Full Time, hourly, seasonal position, Approximately 32-40 hrs/week. Duration of position runs from May 1st-October 31st 2025. Work schedule is Saturday - Wednesday with an occasional weekend day off.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Play an active role in the oversight of husbandry care of rehabilitating animals, including but not limited to medication administration, sample collection and processing, monitoring and adjusting diets, providing enrichment and preparing for and assisting with diagnostic and medical procedures.
Oversee and participate in husbandry care, including but not limited to diet preparation, gavage feeding, enclosure cleaning and maintenance, water quality monitoring, and environmental enrichment.
Serve as the daily shift lead, providing leadership, oversight and training for volunteers and interns.
Responsible for mentoring interns and volunteers in various aspects of animal husbandry and facility tasks.
Create and maintain accurate daily husbandry and medical records.
Communicate regularly with the veterinarian, hospital staff and interns regarding management of active medical cases including, but not limited to, medical procedures, treatments, husbandry/nutrition, and behavioral enrichment.
Respond to public questions and concerns about stranded or distressed animals and other general inquiries.
Perform other duties as assigned.