Wildlife Care Specialist - Bear Creek Pioneers Park
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Summary
Harris County is seeking a Wildlife Care Specialist to join their Parks Department team at Bear Creek Pioneers Park. The role involves daily care of resident animal ambassadors and supporting outreach and educational services.
About the Role
As a Wildlife Care Specialist, you will be responsible for the daily feeding and enrichment of various species, maintaining hygiene and safety standards in animal enclosures, administering medications, and conducting community outreach to raise awareness of local wildlife and natural resources. You will also develop and deliver educational programs and support community center operations.
About You
Required:
- Associate degree in science, wildlife, or a nature-related curriculum, or a high school diploma with four years of direct experience handling various animal species.
- Valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record.
Preferred:
- Experience as a wildlife rehabilitator, veterinary assistant/technician, or in farm animal care.
- Familiarity with animal handling, enrichment, and basic veterinary care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost after the first two months of full-time employment.
- Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays.
- Mandatory participation in retirement program.
Harris County
Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of 2000 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 3,400,578 (though a 2007 estimate placed the population at 4,011,475), making it the most populous county in Texas and the third most populous county in the United States. Its county seat is Houston.
Houston, TX