Zoo Keeper I or II Ectotherms

Chattanooga, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Chattanooga Zoo is looking for an exceptional zookeeper with a passion for working with reptiles and amphibians. The ectotherm collection includes several species of chelonians (Aldabra tortoises Forstens tortoises Radiated tortoises Roti Island Snake Neck Turtles Spider tortoises etc) snakes (Burmese python Bushmaster Gaboon Viper Santa Catalina Island Rattlesnakes Eastern Indigo Snake etc) lizards (Komodo Dragon Giant Horned Lizards Beaded Lizards etc) American and Chinese Alligators and amphibians (Panamanian Golden Frogs Eastern Hellbender Dart Frogs etc). 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. For a complete list of roles and responsibilities please see Full Job Description below.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in animal science zoology life science or similar
For Keeper I: One (1) year experience in animal care is required
For Keeper II: three (3) years experience in animal care is required
Knowledge of exotic animal care in a zoo setting
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

Open availability is required. Incumbent will be expected to work weekends and holidays as the animal care schedule necessitates.

The Friends of the Zoo Inc (Chattanooga Zoo) is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the Zoo will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Chattanooga 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.

The Chattanooga Zoo is looking for an exceptional zookeeper with a passion for working with reptiles and amphibians. The ectotherm collection includes several species of chelonians (Aldabra tortoises Forstens tortoises Radiated tortoises Roti Island Snake Neck Turtles Spider tortoises etc) snakes (B...

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in animal science zoology life science or similar
For Keeper I: One (1) year experience in animal care is required
For Keeper II: three (3) years experience in animal care is required
Knowledge of exotic animal care in a zoo setting
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

Open availability is required. Incumbent will be expected to work weekends and holidays as the animal care schedule necessitates.

Chattanooga 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.