Facility
Houston Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Position Summary
This position is ideal for an experience Primates Zookeeper that has working experience being responsible at supporting the day-to-day operations associated with the husbandry of the animals and the maintenance of animal exhibits within the specified area.
Essential Functions
• Carries out all aspects of the daily care of assigned animals including cleaning, feeding, exhibit maintenance, general upkeep of support facilities.
• Maintains clean and organized exhibits, equipment, and keeper areas.
• Maintains water quality through filtration, balance of chemical elements, and sanitation methods for aquatic or semi-aquatic animal species.
• Maintains live exhibit plantings to enhance exhibit aesthetics and provide a comfortable environment for animals; eliminates weeds and toxic plants from animal enclosures.
• In conjunction with the Zoo’s pest control officer, may assist in pest control through the use of exclusion or traps.
Education and Pre-requisites
Knowledge:
• Two-year or four-year degree in one of the natural sciences or a closely related discipline is preferred.
OR
• A certificate of completion from an acceptable animal care program of not less than 30 semester hours is preferred.
Experience:
• One year of experience in animal care in a zoo setting or under the direction of a licensed veterinarian is required, which may be gained through internships, volunteer experience, or employment.
• Extensive domestic animal experience may qualify for substitution for exotic animal management experience.
• Specific training and work experience in other settings, such as aquaculture, schools, nature centers, agricultural operations, or conservation centers may be considered on a case-by-case basis as fulfillment for the experience requirements.
Compensation and benefits
Starting salary will be a function of the levels of experience and relevant post-high school education.
Application instructions
If interested please apply here: https://us62e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/houstonzoo/Posting/View/1183
Or visit the Houston Zoo’s career’s page:https://www.houstonzoo.org/about/careers/