Colossal Biosciences
Animal Husbandry Specialist, Herpetology & Fish
Dallas, TX +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Location
- Dallas, TX
Dallas, Texas, United States - Experience
- 2+ years of experience in animal care.
- Education
- AA/AS/BA/BS in Biological Sciences is preferred.
About the job
Provides daily care and welfare for reptiles, amphibians, and fish, including husbandry, habitat maintenance, breeding support, and coordination with veterinary and research staff.
What you'll do
- Perform daily husbandry, prepare diets, and maintain animal habitats and equipment.
- Monitor and document animal behavior, health, and wellbeing; report concerns to leadership.
- Support veterinary procedures and develop training, enrichment, and habitat plans.
What they ask for
- Proven experience in amphibian, reptile, and fish husbandry and breeding.
- Ability to manage life support systems and set up terrarium habitats with little to no supervision.
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills for veterinary care.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.
Nice to have
- AA/AS/BA/BS in Biological Sciences.
- Understanding of operant conditioning and behavioral modification methods.
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