Animal Registrar (Full Time)

ANIMAL REGISTRAR (FULL TIME)

DEPARTMENT

Animal Care

CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Senior Animal Curator

STARTING PAY

21.00 / hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

The Animal Registrar manages records related to the Zoo & Aquarium's animal collection. This position ensures the maintenance and quality of all animal records, serves as a liaison and information source to animal staff, and is responsible for the overall documentation of animal transactions and associated permits.

POSITION DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Duties

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Responsible for the maintenance and updating of various manual and computerized animal record keeping systems, including :

• Inventorying, documenting, and identifying all animals in the Zoo & Aquarium's collection.
• Recording births, deaths, reproductive histories, shipments, and other notes related to animals' health and behavior.
• Coordinating with animal staff to obtain / verify records information, completion of transactions and other information needed.
• Regularly reviewing recordkeeping procedures and implementing improvements to current standards of record management.

Assists with a variety of tasks related to animal transports, including :

Prepares various reports related to animal records and inventory, as well as provides institution data for studbook reports, questionnaires, surveys, and Species Survival Plan (SSP) updates.

Serves as a liaison to the International Species Information System (ISIS), including submitting data to the system, as well as analyzing and disseminating data received.

Assists the Senior Animal Curator as the pest control liaison within the Zoo & Aquarium, which includes working closely with USDA for various needs through Zoo property.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's Degree in biological science or related strongly preferred.

Minimum 2 years' experience in a zoological setting required.

Must have valid driver's license.