Facility

Potter Park Zoo

Closing Date

Description

Under the supervision of the Zoo Director and Animal Care Supervisor, the following are essential functions for this position.
1. Performs a wide range of skilled work for the care of animals at the zoo. This may include diet preparation, diet distribution, feeding, bathing, grooming, providing enrichment, operant conditioning, welfare assessments, transportation, exhibit inspections, research, cleaning (raking, sweeping, hosing, scrubbing, etc.) and administering medicine.
2. Provides daily assessment of health and behavior of animals in assigned animal area. All concerns regarding animal care and zoo policies reported to a supervisor immediately.
3. Maintains detailed, hand written and electronic records regarding the care of animals and work assignment progress as directed.
4. Interacts positively with the public, co-workers, and volunteers including responding to animal inquiries verbally and in writing, leading educational talks and tours as scheduled by the Animal Care Supervisor.
5. Assists animal health staff and zookeeper 500 in the planning of births, care of newborn animals, animal holding, capture, restraint, and transportation as necessary.
6. Serves on committees as assigned by the Animal Care Supervisor.
7. Responds to emergency situations as necessary and keeps up to date on all facility protocols and procedures.
8. Stays current in knowledge of areas pertaining to animal husbandry and welfare in order to maintain best husbandry and welfare practices as required by AZA. This may be accomplished through textbooks, online, verbally with other institutions and/or by seeking out professional development courses, workshops and job shadows.
Must always strive to maintain best practices as established by AZA and exceed USDA guidelines.

Education and Pre-requisites

Education: A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of college level course work in animal husbandry is required.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the care of animals and the maintenance of facilities is required. AZA accredited facility experience preferred.

Compensation and benefits

Annual salary: $37,659

Application instructions

For more information and to apply online, go to:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ingham/jobs/3119503/zookeeper-400-potter-park-zoo?page=7&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs