Animal Care Professional - Mixed Mammals
About The Position
The Animal Care Professional - Mixed Mammals position is a full-time position. This position will involve working with all animals in all areas of the Mixed Mammals department. The areas include the following species: giraffe, zebra, duiker, tortoise, cranes, giant anteater, agouti, tapir, capybara, and crested screamer. Under the general direction of the area Field Supervisor, this position will be responsible for the daily husbandry, feeding, enrichment and training of animals in the assigned areas. Duties will include but are not limited to maintaining cleanliness of animal habitats, assisting with veterinary procedures, operating pool pump systems, identifying and procuring browse off site, developing and implementing training plans, and keeping daily records while following Naples Zoo policies and protocols. This position will also require guest interaction through scheduled keeper talks, Zoo Camp and possible media events. This position will regularly work with other department keepers in a team setting as well as independently. Keepers are required to work in extreme weather conditions typical of South Florida and have the physical ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds, work on varied uneven terrain, climb ladders and ride a bicycle with an attached cart.
Requirements
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions typical of South Florida.
- Physical ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work on varied uneven terrain.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- Ability to ride a bicycle with an attached cart.
- Must be able to work weekends, weekdays and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an AZA accredited zoological facility.
- Associate’s degree in a Zoological science or a related Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Daily husbandry, feeding, enrichment and training of animals in the assigned areas.
- Maintaining cleanliness of animal habitats.
- Assisting with veterinary procedures.
- Operating pool pump systems.
- Identifying and procuring browse off site.
- Developing and implementing training plans.
- Keeping daily records.
- Guest interaction through scheduled keeper talks, Zoo Camp and possible media events.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Health Coverage
- Company paid Life Insurance policy of $25,000
- Supplemental insurance plans available (disability, GAP, accident, critical care)
- 403B Retirement and Investment Opportunities
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement Program available
- Holiday Premium Pay
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Complimentary Zoo admission for employees and/or their families after 90 days of employment
- Complimentary and discounted admissions to 75+ Florida theme parks for employee and/or their families
- 30% Employee Discount at Naples Zoo Gift Shop & Zoo cafes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
