Keeper II - Hoofstock
Keeper II - Hoofstock
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Job Description
The Chattanooga Zoo is looking for an exceptional zookeeper to join our hoofstock team. We have a variety of hoofstock including domestic goats camels giraffe warthog and blue duiker. The ideal candidate will have experience with hoof care and training with giraffe or other large ungulates.
Animal Care Duties will include day to day husbandry daily record keeping routine maintenance of physical area and enclosures assisting in veterinary procedures and medication distribution to animals implement 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.
For a complete list of roles and responsibilities please see Full Job Description below.
Candidate should have 4 year college degree or equivalent experience and at least 3 years of animal care experience preferably in an AZA accredited facility. Candidates experienced with giraffe and hoof care are strongly preferred. The candidate must be able to lift bend and twist 50 lbs also must be able to work in all types of weather.
For a complete list of roles and responsibilities please see Full Job Description below.
The Chattanooga Zoo is a member of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace program a pre-employment drug test and a back ground check will be performed. Due to the number of applications we cannot take calls for this position you will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.
All applications are taken online through the Chattanooga Zoos website. To apply or for more information please visit the Chattanooga Zoos website: Zoo has adopted a smoke-free campus to serve as a leader in promoting a healthy workplace and environment.
Chattanooga Zoo is a member of the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace program. This position requires pre-employment screenings which will include: a background check drug screen & tuberculin skin test.
Employment Type
Full-Time
