Base: $31,200; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Animal care and rehabilitation
Feeding and enclosure cleaning
Record keeping and data management
The Animal Attendant position supports daily care and rehabilitation of injured or orphaned marine animals at the UT Marine Science Institute’s Amos Rehabilitation Keep
Job Summary
The Animal Attendant position supports daily care and rehabilitation of injured or orphaned marine animals at the UT Marine Science Institute’s Amos Rehabilitation Keep.
Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, administering treatments, record keeping, assisting medical procedures, and supervising volunteers under professional supervision.
The role requires working in various environmental conditions and participating in educational outreach and public release events.
Matching Summary
The Animal Attendant position supports daily care and rehabilitation of injured or orphaned marine animals at the UT Marine Science Institute’s Amos Rehabilitation Keep.
Salary
Base: $31,200; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Animal care and rehabilitation
Feeding and enclosure cleaning
Record keeping and data management
Administering medications and treatments
Handling and restraining wildlife safely
Supervising volunteer activities
Nice-to-have
Experience with wild animal rescue
Knowledge of local wildlife species
Animal behavior observation techniques
Knowledge of wildlife regulations
Educational and outreach participation
Social media content development
Key Requirements
High school diploma or GED
One year experience in animal rehabilitation or veterinary care
Class C driver’s license with three-year driving record
Licensed or certified veterinary technician preferred
Ability to obtain Texas driver’s license within 30 days if not resident
Work Rights
Must have valid US work authorization and driver’s license