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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Animal Attendant in PORT ARANSAS, Texas
include feeding the animals, cleaning their enclosures and tanks, record keeping, and rescuing or receiving animals when necessary. Animal Attendants work directly with the ARKs Coordinator and other ARK staff to provide daily care and rehabilitation for a variety of injured or orphaned species, following established protocols and treatment plans under the supervision of the ARK Coordinator or veterinarians.ResponsibilitiesAttend to daily care and rehabilitation needs for resident animals and animals brought to the ARK for rehabilitation, including taking measurements and weights as required.Follow established protocols and treatment plans under the supervision of the ARK coordinator or veterinarians.Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.Prepare diets and ensure proper nutrition, adhering to specific dietary requirements.Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in animal enclosures and rehabilitation facilities.Perform initial physical examinations and diagnostics to determine and evaluate health condition of wildlife at the time of admission.Assist with medical procedures and surgeries as needed.Maintain records for all animals handled at the ARK into logs, including admittance data, general observational data, transfers, release data, and outcome. Maintain treatment files for all animals receiving care at the ARK.Clean and maintain ARK equipment and facilities such as vehicles, pumps, filters, tanks, enclosures, scales, tools, work surfaces, etc.Monitor and supervise daily ARK volunteer activity, provide needed tasks to volunteers, and delegate accordingly.Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, volunteers, and the public at all times. Answer and document telephone inquiries about rescues, refer calls to supervisor as needed.Participate in educational and outreach events and programming, and public releases as needed.Assist with the development of outreach and social media content on ARK patients and happenings at the ARK.Other related functions as needed.