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Full-Time Keeper Assistant - Hoofstock & Carnivores
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
3d ago
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The Keeper Assistant will support the Hoofstock & Carnivore Departments at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, assisting senior animal keepers with daily animal care, husbandry, and exhibit maintenance. Responsibilities include diet preparation, implementing enrichment, and monitoring animal health and behavior.
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is looking for a highly motivated individual interested in a Keeper Assistant position in the Hoofstock & Carnivore Departments. Prior experience in an AZA accredited zoological institution is required as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Biology, or a related field.
Qualified individuals will be expected to assist in the care of the animal collection under the supervision of senior animal keepers and department managers. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Husbandry - including cleaning, scrubbing/disinfecting enclosures
Implementing approved enrichment
Notifying senior animal keepers and department manager of any inconsistencies in the health or behavior of animals in the zoo’s collection
Diet preparation
Assisting in ZIMS data entry
Horticulture and maintenance of exhibits and zoo grounds
Individuals applying for a position must possess the following:
Working knowledge of animal care and feeding practices
Working knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in cleaning and caring for buildings and grounds
Ability to understand and recognize normal and abnormal animal behavior, indicators of stress, social dominance, reproductive behavior, territoriality, etc.
Ability to interface with coworkers and zoo visitors
Public speaking skills
Ability to cope with the physical demands of the profession (i.e. must be able to lift 50 pounds, work outside in all seasons/weather, stand for prolonged periods of time, etc.)
Applicants must possess a valid driver license. Housing and benefits are not provided.
Updated 3d ago
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Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Team size
Growing team
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is an AZA accredited zoological institution dedicated to animal care and conservation.
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Full-Time Keeper Assistant - Hoofstock & Carnivores
Syracuse, New York, United States • Full Time