Pros
-Working with animals -Learning multiple aspects of animal husbandry -Doing your own LSS and veterinary work -Make your own schedule -Decent benefits
Cons
-Inept contracted domestic dog/cat veterinarian caring for entire collection -Media and TV hits requiring Aquarist oversight/participation with less than 24hrs notice -Facility and equipment in disrepair, ongoing refusal to fix (Load-bearing exhibit supports rusting out, life support exploding at high pressure, unaddressed leaks, broken HVAC with indoor temps exceeding 85 degrees, chiller vandalism, break-ins) -Prolonged suffering of sick/injured animals, shortened lifespans as a result of inadequate veterinary care -Perpetual short staff, resulting in each aquarist working equivalent to 4-6 people -Pay only $14/hr -Abusive upper company management -Money is given priority over animal welfare and staff wellbeing at all times