Animal Care Team Member

Animal Care Team Member

Sealife Trust - Beluga Building Company ehf, Ægisgata ‎2, ‎900
Vestmannaeyjar, ‎900
Iceland
Fancy working with rescued Puffins in our Puffin Rescue Centre? Or perhaps the
sanctuary's first Beluga Whale residents, Little White and Little Grey? If
you're passionate about conservation and have experience working as an animal
care assistant, then apply today!
Working at the world's first Beluga Whale Sanctuary feels pretty unique, but
also very cold, wet, and rather smelly at times! Therefore, we're looking for
someone who can deliver the highest standard of animal care, diet preparation,
habitat maintenance and behavioural management of our collection of aquarium
animals.
What we are looking for
* A good understanding of animal health, husbandry, animal training and behaviour
* Willingness to learn and implement behavioural training theory and application with a focus on positive reinforcement
* Ability and willingness to learn specialist skills required to clean, maintain and improve animal habitats, such as water quality testing, plumbing, medical treatments and life support system maintenance
* Minimum Open Water SCUBA certification, Rescue Diver and above certifications (preferred)
* Experience as a self-taught aquarist or through advanced studies / education (preferred)
* Boat captain license, CPR/First Aid certification, Lab or veterinary technician experience (preferred)
We are home to a real variety of animals here and therefore you will find that
no two days are ever the same. In this role your daily responsibility will be
the delivery of animal husbandry for our species in the aquarium and puffins
in the Puffin Rescue Centre.
With working knowledge of life support systems, you'll ensure accurate
maintenance is carried out in accordance with the manufactures recommendations
and swift resolution of problems if they occur. Responsible for the daily
cleaning and maintenance of the enclosures and their surroundings, you will
work with the rest of the displays team to generate innovative ideas to
improve displays and husbandry within the aquarium and puffin areas. There
will also be additional duties supporting in puffin and beluga whale care as
and when required.
As advised, you'll communicate as a marine expert on matters arising around
displays and the creatures or marine environment and ensure completion of all
record systems within displays follow standards of operation and local legal
requirements (e.g. Zoo Licence).
This is a permanent full-time role and includes working a regular, fair share
of weekends. As a key member of the displays team, life support system and
intruder alarm call-out duties are required.
What 's in it for you
Alongside becoming part of the SEA LIFE Trust, you'll also receive:
* A salary of ‎4.882.‎968 ISK (~£‎28,500) per annum
* Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
* £‎500 towards relocation
Merlin Entertainments provides HR services for the SEA LIFE Trust and as part
of this, all employees adhere to all Merlin Entertainments policies. Please be
aware that you may receive correspondence from Merlin Entertainments regarding
SEA LIFE Trust vacancies.
At the SEA LIFE Trust, we welcome the world to our attraction every day, and
we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We
strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be
themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together.
Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter
their age, race, gender, disability, or sexual orientation. Although we
understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most
inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.