Temporary Animal Keeper - Hoofstock/Primate Unit
Akron Zoo•Akron, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Akron Zoo is offering a six-month paid temporary position for an Animal Keeper, working 40 hours per week. The role aims to provide valuable husbandry experience within an AZA-accredited facility and foster growth in knowledge of specific taxa. The position is assigned to the Hoofstock/Primate unit, requiring knowledge of animal care and welfare for species including Tufted Deer, three species of lemurs, pygmy slow loris, golden-lion tamarins, and white-cheeked gibbons.
Requirements
- Minimum of an associate’s degree or equivalent
- Available weekends, holidays, and for a flexible schedule
- Ability to perform physical work including 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
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Mature attitude
- Strong conservation ethic
- Working and progressive knowledge of animal care and welfare for hoofstock and primates
- Negative TB test within the last year
- DPT vaccination
Nice To Haves
- A four-year degree
Responsibilities
- Provide high standards of care for assigned areas
- Perform animal care and welfare for hoofstock and primates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
