Available Herpetology Internship in Dallas TX
Job description will be to assist in the acclimation and husbandry of assigned reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates under supervision of a lead specialist. Location is in Dallas Texas, at an AZA institution. This position plays an internship like role in the acquisition and transport of living specimens, problem solving within assigned areas, specimen selection, feeding, individual nutritional needs, and other husbandry challenges and disease and injury prevention. This position also participates in the design, construction and maintenance of existing, new and renovated exhibits while maintaining a high level of display aesthetics.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the husbandry and reproduction of tropical amphibians and reptiles, experience with chameleons, frogs, geckos, turtles/tortoises and terrarium maintenance and live food culture. Venomous reptile experience is a plus but not required. This is a full time internship job for a 3 month period with evaluation after that period for permanent employment. Hours starting out will be from 8am-5pm, for 5 days with 2 consecutive days off during the week, this candidate will work weekends.
Required - high school diploma or equivalent, reptile and/or amphibian experience, positive attitude, must work weekends and 9+ hour days.
Please send resume with a recent photo.
Compensation: Wage dependent on experience.
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