Animal Care Technician – Ball Python Care Tech
Location: Xenia, Ohio 45385
Hours: Typically 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Reports to: Department Supervisor
Schedule: Weekend and holiday work may be required. Occasional overtime may be available.
About The Job
We are looking for a dependable
Ball Python Care Tech to help care for our ball pythons.
Your main job is simple:
keep the animals healthy, clean, fed, and properly cared for.
This is a hands-on job that involves working with snakes, feeder rodents, animal waste, water, and cleaning supplies.
What You'll Do
- Feed and water ball pythons.
- Clean and disinfect enclosures.
- Handle juvenile and adult snakes.
- Check animals for signs of illness or injury.
- Give medications as directed.
- Monitor temperature and humidity.
- Help with breeding and egg incubation.
- Handle feeder rodents and insects.
- Keep your work area clean and organized.
- Report animal health concerns to your supervisor.
- Follow daily care and cleaning schedules.
What We're Looking For
You don't need to be a reptile expert to be a good fit.
We're looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with animals.
- Is comfortable handling snakes.
- Is comfortable working with feeder mice and insects.
- Shows up on time and is dependable.
- Can follow instructions.
- Pays attention to details.
- Works efficiently.
- Can handle repetitive daily tasks.
- Works well with others.
- Is willing to learn.
Physical Requirements
This is an
active, physical job. You must be able to:
- Work in 85°F–90°F temperatures with high humidity.
- Stand and move around for most of an 8-hour shift.
- Frequently lift or move up to 25 lbs.
- Occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.
- Bend, reach, twist, kneel, crouch, push, and pull.
- Perform repetitive movements throughout the day.
- Work around reptiles, feeder rodents, insects, animal waste, and cleaning products.
Preferred, But Not Required
- Previous animal care or husbandry experience.
- Experience working with reptiles or snakes.
- Veterinary, kennel, or agricultural experience.
- Valid driver's license.
About Reptiles By Mack
Reptiles by Mack is a reptile breeding and wholesale facility in Xenia, Ohio.
We specialize in captive-bred pet reptiles, including
ball pythons, bearded dragons, leopard geckos, corn snakes, and more.
Our goal is to provide healthy, high-quality animals through excellent care and responsible breeding.
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