Help volunteers and students in assigned tasks, this is an important task of this position, lead the volunteers and short-term interns with energy and empathy.
Prepare and deliver food and water for animals in different areas and ages.
Provide daily care and maintenance for outdoor animals, nursery, and quarantine support. Maintenance of the interior and nearby exterior areas of the facilities.
Monitor animal health, animal feeding patterns and behavior daily, reporting any concerns or changes to supervisor.
Clean enclosures, animal sleeping areas, kitchen and storage areas.
Keep correct inventory of food and supplies to perform the animal husbandry and feeding correctly, keep maintenance need list updated and report logistics area.
Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians or authorized personnel.
Handle animals with care and respect, following proper safety protocols and using appropriate restraint techniques.
Keep accurate records of animal health, behavior and activities.
Monitor and maintain appropriate environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and lighting, for the comfort and well-being of the animals.
Responsible for the safety of the animals and the volunteers when they are performing husbandry tasks. Enforce health and safety standards of conduct and procedures.
Educate visitors by reservation about the characteristics and needs of the animals in their care.
Support in the elaboration and update of husbandry and animal care protocols.
Support in the update of preparation of diets protocols.
Support the Education Coordinator in environmental education for communities (some Saturday mornings).
Support in the rescue operations and the reception of new animals, assist with preparation for transporting animals, both within the facility and outside of transfers (when is needed).