Zoo Keeper III - Ectotherms
About The Position
The Chattanooga Zoo is seeking an exceptional zookeeper with a passion for working with reptiles and amphibians to join our ectotherm team. The ectotherm collection includes several species of chelonians, snakes, lizards, American and Chinese Alligators, and amphibians. The ideal candidate will perform routine animal husbandry duties to maintain the care and well-being of the animals. This position is responsible for the daily care of animals in a given area, including the administration of regular food, water, and medication for individual animals. Will also be responsible for training and enrichment with all animals in the area. This position is responsible for maintaining area compliance with USDA and AZA regulations and standards. Animal Care Duties will include day to day husbandry, daily log reports regarding the animals, routine maintenance of physical area and enclosures, assisting in veterinary procedures and medication distribution to animals, maintain training and enrichment programs, assist with special projects, etc. Keeper must be able to maintain area compliance with USDA and AZA regulations and standards, including record keeping, husbandry care, training, enrichment, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in animal science, zoology, life science, or similar
- 5 years experience with professional animal care at an AZA accredited facility or comparable institution
- Knowledge of exotic animal care in a zoo setting
- Open availability is required.
- Must be able to maintain area compliance with USDA and AZA regulations and standards, including record keeping, husbandry care, training, enrichment, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Venomous handling experience preferred
- Experience in an AZA accredited institution is preferred
- Any combination of equivalent education and experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered
Responsibilities
- Perform routine animal husbandry duties to maintain the care and well-being of the animals.
- Responsible for the daily care of animals in a given area, including the administration of regular food, water, and medication for individual animals.
- Responsible for training and enrichment with all animals in the area.
- Maintain area compliance with USDA and AZA regulations and standards.
- Day to day husbandry.
- Daily log reports regarding the animals.
- Routine maintenance of physical area and enclosures.
- Assisting in veterinary procedures and medication distribution to animals.
- Maintain training and enrichment programs.
- Assist with special projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
