Facility
Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock, AR
Closing Date
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Description
To perform various duties required to maintain a clean and healthy environment for the education animal collection and train a variety of exotic animals to be used in educational programming at the Little Rock Zoo.
Essential Job Functions:
Observes animals in assigned area for injuries or symptoms of disease, and changes in behavior; reports changes and problems to supervisor; recommends changes to assist animals’ psychological and physiological well-being; implements approved changes.Prepares food and feeds animals according to established diets and assigned schedule; researches, recommends and implements approved diet changes.Maintains detailed narratives and charts of animal observations, care, and handling.Captures and restrains animals for transport, examination or medical treatment.Prepares a list of animals in assigned area requiring routine veterinary care; notifies supervisors of animals requiring emergency attention.Administers prescribed medication to animals by mixing with food or by injection as required; assists veterinarian in administration of medication or treatment of animals.Completes daily worksheets listing amount of food eaten, training conducted and enrichment supplied, medications administered, changes in animal behavior, symptoms of disease or other indications of needs for special attention, and any repair or maintenance required for enclosures.Develops and implements a formal summer program at Zoo amphitheater for zoo visitors; conducts zoo outreach programs with birds of prey, penguins and other animals designated for education throughout the year.Cleans cages and enclosures using water hose, hand tools, and disinfectants.Operates motorized vehicle to transport animals or pick up supplies.Provides special handling or training for specific animals that are used for educational programs by departmental staff and education volunteers; training Zoo staff and docents in the proper handling and transport of the zoo animals designated for educational purposes.Answers questions and provides information to Zoo visitors regarding animal diets, handling, and habitat; educates visitors regarding harassing or feeding animals.Provides detailed factual information and training to Zoo volunteers and docents regarding the animals designated for education and programming activities.Recommends animals to be acquired or transferred for education and programming activities; recommends repairs required for animal exhibits and special projects.
Education and Pre-requisites
Minimum Qualifications and Additional Requirements:
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school and two (2) years of experience in the care of birds, mammals, and reptiles or other exotic animals in a controlled environment, (based on departmental need). Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
Compensation and benefits
Hiring/Entry Salary: $8.00 – $10.00
Application instructions
Application Requirements:
Only On-Line Applications Accepted. Apply at www.lrjobs.net
Must complete On-Line Application and Supplemental Questions by Closing Date.
Applications will be screened for Minimum Qualifications.
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 12/02/15 11:59 PM Central Time