Facility
Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock, AR
Closing Date
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Description
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To perform various duties required to maintain a clean and healthy environment for animals at the Little Rock Zoo.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Prepares food and feed 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. 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, 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. Unloads and stores shipments of food and supplies; notifies supervisor of supplies needed. Cleans animal cages and enclosures using water hose, high pressure steam, and hand tools. Monitors and reports water quality of the life support system. Coordinates and documents Animal enrichment. Presents daily feeding presentations to zoo visitors; utilizes microphone system. Operates
motorized vehicle to transport animals or pick up supplies.
Education and Pre-requisites
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of high school and two (2) years of experience in the care of domestic animals. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: No licenses or certifications are required for this position
Compensation and benefits
HIRING/ENTRY SALARY: $8.00 – $10.00/hr
Application instructions
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.lrjobs.net
**Application and Supplemental Questions required by closing date. Applications will be screened for Minimum Qualifications.
CLOSING DATE:04/04/16 11:59 PM