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Zoological Specialist Miral Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai at Vacancies
Position: Zoological Specialist Miral Experiences
Job Description
An amazing opportunity is now available with Sea World Abu Dhabi team. In this role, you will ensure a smooth and
efficient operations
of the Sea World Abu Dhabi facilities in Zoological Department by safely fulfilling the duties in animal/guest interactions, animal training, husbandry, enrichment, general public presentations, and research.
This position requires standing for a prolonged period, moving/lifting up to 25kgs of load; also requires working in varying shifts based on business need. This includes opening, mid, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
The job scope also includes:
Performs daily husbandry tasks including administration of vitamins and medication as directed.
Prepares food, provides proper nutrition, and constant care of animals (Tropical Birds, Arctic, Penguin, Sea Lion).
Maintains safe, appropriate, and sanitary living conditions for all animal habitats.
Applies proficient behavioral modification techniques, including developing and implementing new behavior, training naïve animals with minimum supervision, proactively maintaining conditioned behavior, and forming relationships with most, if not all, of the animals in assigned area.
Ensures guests, personnel, and animals’ safety through constant monitoring of the behavioral precursors of potentially harmful behavior by both animals and people.
Assists in the training of colleagues and animals as directed by the
leadership
.
Provides proactive guest services through guest interactions, pre and post shows, and responding to guest inquiries.
Performs assigned roles in
education
and general public programs, and
guest interaction
programs.
Makes daily observations of animals and reports any abnormalities to the
leadership
team.
Maintains all animal records, equipment, area responsibilities, and
communication
requirements on a daily basis.
Functions as Ambassador by displaying consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open
communication
, and reliability; maintains a consistent attitude, motivation, and ability to accept feedback.
Ensures all policies, guidelines, manuals, and SOPs are followed at all times.
Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting, and reporting of unsafe situations.
Delivers department trainings as well as completes all required trainings; ensures in maintaining
professional development
and competencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
To be considered for this role, you will need to have:
High School diploma and/or degree in Psychology, Zoology, or Biology or equivalent.
2 years of relatable animal experience in a professional setting.
Basic understanding of marine mammal, avian, and reptilian husbandry/rescue/rehabilitation techniques.
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills
in English.
Excellent swimming and diving skills (not required for Aviculture).
Basic mathematical skills.
Basic computer knowledge including MS Office and animal recording system.
Ability to successfully pass an area swim test within the first 60 days of hire or holding a Certification in Open Water SCUBA.
Interested in this opportunity?
Apply now
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Title: Zoological Specialist Miral
Company: Vacancies
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Animal / Pet Care)
