Facility

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo

Closing Date

[jobclosingdate]

Description

Applications are being accepted for a full-time Hospital Keeper.

The Hospital Keeper assists veterinary staff with animal care, quarantine procedures, and maintenance of the veterinary hospital and all quarantine facilities. This position will have a heavy focus on aquatic animals and the maintenance of aquarium systems. This position will also provide relief for the Environmental Quality Technician, performing basic water quality testing two days each week.

A Bachelor’s Degree in an animal-related field is preferred, along with two years of experience working in a zoological setting. A background in aquarium husbandry is also an asset. This is a full-time position requiring availability for a 40-hour work week year-round. See www.kidszoo.org for a full job description and application.

Education and Pre-requisites

Not specified.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

To apply: submit cover letter, resume, and application by mail: Zoo, Attn: Employment (Hospital Keeper), 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808; deliver to zoo office 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday; or email to employment@kidszoo.org.

Application Deadline: December 25, 2020