Responsibilities: Leads daily care and observation of animals within the primate department at Black Beauty Ranch;Works directly with Team Lead to develop animal diet plans with emphasis on presentation of food items in a behaviorally appropriate manner for the species and individual animal; assists in ordering and maintaining food inventory;Directs, oversees, and participates in maintenance, and daily cleaning and upkeep for enclosures, pastures, animal buildings and habitats;Maintains logs and databases and prepares daily and other reports of animal care, animal wellness including but not limited to body condition and behavior, feeding, husbandry, animal locations, facility issues, and other issues;Develops and implements daily animal wellness programs, including researching and developing new behavioral goals;Coordinates with veterinary team concerning animal care, medication management and treatment; Oversees administration of medication and documents as required. Ensures veterinary staff is informed of all medication compliance;Observes and monitors the health and well-being of animals; conducts animal wellness assessments and wellness plans for animals on their team; Assist with design and implementation of positive reinforcement training to assist with shifting, feeding, medical treatment and other husbandry needs;Responsible for capturing, crating, and transferring animals using appropriate restraint and handling techniques designed to put the least amount of stress on the animal while maintaining a safe environment for all staff involved;Capable of advanced training techniques including first aid, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care to animals.