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ZZooTampa
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Animal Care Supervisor

Location

Tampa, Florida, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3+ years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

6h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Animal Care Supervisor will oversee daily operations of assigned animal departments, ensuring compliance with AZA standards, regulations, and safety protocols while prioritizing animal welfare. Key responsibilities include supervising animal care assignments, mentoring staff, and maintaining efficient work routines.

You will be responsible for supervising the daily functions of assigned animal departments and ensure all activities are in alignment with Association of Zoo & Aquariums (AZA) standards and guidelines, all relevant laws and regulations, safety standards, and standards that ensure animal welfare.

Your day to day

  • Supervise assignments related to the daily care of a variety of animals

  • Assist with mentoring, training, scheduling, safety, development, and performance management of subordinates

  • Establish and maintain efficient work routines that meet or exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements

  • Observe, document, and report animal illnesses, abnormal behavior, and unsafe conditions; administer medications and perform minor first aid if necessary

  • Inspect Zoo grounds and animal housing facilities daily for cleanliness and safety and checks animal habitats and enclosures for security and other conditions

  • Conduct guided tours and answer questions of visitors in a courteous and pleasant manner

  • Respond to and assist manager in guiding the resolution of emergency situations

  • Assist in exhibit planning, construction, and supervision of construction

What are we looking for?

  • A Bachelor or Associate degree in biology, vertebrate zoology, the natural science or related field or equivalent specialized training is preferred

  • A minimum of three years’ experience in an AZA accredited zoological setting preferred

  • Knowledge of the behaviors, diets, breeding habits and custodial care of a variety of native, exotic and domestic animals

  • Advanced knowledge of husbandry requirements, zoonotic diseases and prevention

  • Ability to appropriately apply animal training through the use of operant and classical conditioning

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), radio, telephone

  • Must have good written and oral communication skills, ability to think logically, and solve problems with minimal guidance

  • Must be self-motivated, goal-oriented, able to maintain discretion with confidential information and have strong leadership and team building skills

  • Physically able to work in typical Florida weather, in a variety of physical positions including safely lifting up to 50 pounds

  • Ability to work long hours and varying shifts, including nights and weekends

Updated 6h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Training • 1+ yrs
Animal Husbandry • 1+ yrs
Zoonotic Disease Prevention • 1+ yrs
Microsoft Office Suite • 1+ yrs
Problem Solving • 1+ yrs
Leadership • 1+ yrs
Team Building • 1+ yrs
Documentation • 1+ yrs

Experience

3+ years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationTampa, Florida, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh • 9/10
physicalHigh • 8/10
cognitiveMedium • 7/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 6/10
uncertaintyMedium • 7/10
communicationHigh • 8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

ZooTampa

Team size

Growing team

Location

Tampa, Florida, United States

ZooTampa at Lowry Park is one of the most popular zoos in the southeastern U.S., with over 1.2 million visitors annually. We have grown to what now encompasses 56 acres of naturalistic animal exhibits in a lush, tropical garden setting. The Zoo, accredited by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), offers popular educational programming, fun recreational amenities, up-close animal encounters and engaging seasonal events for which it has won awards as one of the country’s most family-friendly zoos. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and care for animals; create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways. Our vision is that everyone we touch is motivated to join us in taking action to protect and preserve wildlife.

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Animal Care Supervisor

Tampa, Florida, United States • Full Time