Facility

Houston Zoo

Closing Date

Description

Our Mission: Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife.
Our Vision: Houston Zoo will be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife.

The Houston Zoo seeks a motivated individual to serve as our night zookeeper. The ideal candidate will have working experience with responding to animal welfare issues and will perform keeper duties as needed. In addition, this exciting position would require an individual that is comfortable participating with education and conservation programs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

-Observes and evaluates animal welfare, as well as containment, security, and environment of Zoo animals; communicates observations orally and on written reports
-Participates in environmental and behavioral enrichment; Improves the quality of life of the animal population by providing environmental and behavioral enrichment opportunities
-Participates in the training of selected animals through operant conditioning for purposes of gaining cooperation for veterinary treatment
-Provides direct animal care as needed for health and well-being of animals within assigned areas
-In collaboration with the Curator and Veterinary staff, administers medication as directed
-Respond to emergencies relating to matters of animal welfare and safety
-Handles and proficient in the use of firearms and capture equipment in the event of an animal emergency.
-Maintains qualified firearms status

Education and Pre-requisites

-Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-One year of experience in animal care at an AZA or equivalent facility, gained through employment, internships, or volunteer experience.
-Experience with species in captivity, in a conservation setting.
-Experience with basic carpentry and mechanical skills.
-Must have or be able to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

ABOUT HOUSTON ZOO
The Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts with over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education! There are over 2 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well-being of our residents and guests. We strive to ensure the protection of all the counterparts of the animals we have at the Zoo and in the wild.

Join the Houston Zoo and become a part of an organization that is focused on the preservation of wildlife and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in the local communities. Houston Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants can visit www.houstonzoo.org/careers to download an application
E-mail resume and completed application to careers@houstonzoo.org