Facility

Houston Zoo

Closing Date

Description

Position Summary
This position is ideal for an experience Primates Zookeeper that has working experience being responsible at supporting the day-to-day operations associated with the husbandry of the animals and the maintenance of animal exhibits within the specified area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Carries out all aspects of the daily care of assigned animals including cleaning, feeding, exhibit maintenance, general upkeep of support facilities.

• Maintains clean and organized exhibits, equipment, and keeper areas.

• Maintains water quality through filtration, balance of chemical elements, and sanitation methods for aquatic or semi-aquatic animal species.

• Maintains live exhibit plantings to enhance exhibit aesthetics and provide a comfortable environment for animals; eliminates weeds and toxic plants from animal enclosures.

• In conjunction with the Zoo’s pest control officer, may assist in pest control through the use of exclusion or traps.

Education and Pre-requisites

KNOWLEDGE:
• Two-year or four-year degree in one of the natural sciences or a closely related discipline is preferred.
OR
• A certificate of completion from an acceptable animal care program of not less than 30 semester hours is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
• One year of experience in animal care in a zoo setting or under the direction of a licensed veterinarian is required, which may be gained through internships, volunteer experience, or employment.

• Extensive domestic animal experience may qualify for substitution for exotic animal management experience.

• Specific training and work experience in other settings, such as aquaculture, schools, nature centers, agricultural operations, or conservation centers may be considered on a case-by-case basis as fulfillment for the experience requirements.

• Starting salary will be a function of the levels of experience and relevant post-high school education.

Compensation and benefits

Medical + dental + vision coverage.
401k traditional + roth with match.
Free Houston Zoo membership.

Application instructions

If interested, please apply directly here: https://us62e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/houstonzoo/Posting/View/1321