Facility
LEO Zoological Conservation Center
Closing Date
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Description
LEO Zoological Conservation Center, is a nonprofit, off-exhibit breeding facility. We are located in Greenwich, CT, just an hour outside of New York City. The facility offers our animals a low impact, stress-free environment and we prorogate for accredited zoological institutions. We are closed to the public but allow a limited number of visits seasonally, split between Special Cause Groups and donors.www.LEOzoo.org
LEO Zoological Conservation Center is seeking an enthusiastic small mammal and avian zookeeper to join our team. Essential job functions and responsibilities may include but are not limited to animal care, habitat/enclosure maintenance, behavioral enrichment, conditioning training, and assist in safe captures, restraint, transport and veterinary procedures. Position also includes the daily upkeep of animal logs and administering medications. May all be asked to supervise and train interns.
We are seeking a keeper that has experience and working knowledge of mammal and avian ecology and behavior. The selected candidate will be expected to adhere to safety policies at all times. This position has strong, physical daily demands. Frequent requirements to move moderate to heavy objects and work on uneven terrain with exposure to varying weather conditions, dust and allergens are components of the position. Selected candidate will also be required to move about on slippery surfaces, handle toxic and/or hazardous materials and possible exposure to zoonotic diseases. May work from elevated positions and/or in confined or cramped spaces. The qualified candidate is expected to be a team player and requires excellent interpersonal skills, professional demeanor and professional appearance.
Education and Pre-requisites
A Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in life sciences, zoo keeping, animal psychology or similar, related field is preferred. High School/GED may be accepted provided the candidate has multiple years of directly related work experience.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation is commensurable by experience.
Application instructions
Interested candidates must send cover letter, resume and salary requirements by an email to info@leozoo.org or a fax to 203-552-0184. Interested applicants must be available any of the seven days of the week.