Temporary Animal Keeper - Hoofstock/Primate Unit
About The Position
The Akron Zoo is seeking a Temporary Animal Keeper for a six-month paid position, 40 hours per week. The goal of this position is to provide the opportunity to gain valuable husbandry experience within an AZA-accredited facility, as well as growth in depth of knowledge within specific taxa. We are seeking candidates with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a mature attitude, as well as a strong conservation ethic, in order to provide high standards of care for assigned areas. Candidates must have the ability to perform physical work (which includes but is not limited to climbing and walking on uneven terrain; entering and wading into pools; climbing hills, stairs and ladders; wearing PPE; lifting up to 50 lbs.; and working outside in all weather conditions, etc.). The position will be assigned to the Hoofstock/Primate unit, and will require working and progressive knowledge of animal care and welfare for hoofstock and primates. The unit includes SSP species such as Yellow-Backed Duikers, Tufted Deer, White-Faced Saki, Cotton-Top Tamarin, Golden-lion Tamarins and White-Cheeked Gibbons.
Requirements
- Minimum of an associate’s degree or equivalent is required.
- Must be available weekends, holidays, and for a flexible schedule.
- Must be able to perform physical work including climbing, walking on uneven terrain, entering and wading into pools, climbing hills, stairs and ladders, wearing PPE, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working outside in all weather conditions.
- Must have a negative TB test within the last year prior to start date.
- Must have a DPT vaccination prior to start date.
Nice To Haves
- A four-year degree is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide high standards of care for assigned areas within the Hoofstock/Primate unit.
- Perform animal husbandry for hoofstock and primates, including SSP species.
- Work and gain progressive knowledge of animal care and welfare for hoofstock and primates.
Benefits
- Six-month paid position
- 40 hours per week
- Gain valuable husbandry experience within an AZA-accredited facility
- Growth in depth of knowledge within specific taxa
- $13.00/hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
