Facility
Potter Park Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
* Under the supervision of the Zoo Director and Animal Care Supervisor provides a wide range of skilled work involving the care of animals. This may include: diet preparation, diet distribution, feeding, bathing, grooming, providing enrichment, operant conditioning, welfare assessments, transportation, exhibit inspection, research, cleaning (raking, sweeking, hosing, scrubbingetc.) and administering medicine.
* Provides daily assessment of the health and behavior of animals in assigned animal area.
* Maintains detailed, hand-written and electronic records.
* Cares for a variety of animals.
* Uses a variety of techniques to capture and move animals when required.
* Provides direction to visitors at the facility and educates the public at formal talks. * * Interacts positively with the public, co-workers and volunteers.
* Stays current in knowledge of areas pertaining to animal husbandry and welfare.
* Must always strive to maintain best practices as established by AZA and exceed USDA guidelines.
Full job description at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ingham?keywords=zoo
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
Salary: $37, 569
This position is benefited and is subject to the UAW – ZOO CBA.
Ingham County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the Benefits page for more information.
Application instructions
Interested applicants must apply through the Ingham County website at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ingham/jobs/3075005/zookeeper-400-potter-park-zoo?keywords=zoo&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs