Elephant Care Specialist: Training & Enrichment Vet Support

Fort Worth Zoo; Fort Worth (TX); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Fort Worth Zoo in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a dedicated keeper to maintain and care for elephants and other assigned species. You will assist veterinary staff, prepare diets, observe animal health, and support training and enrichment initiatives.

You will work in a team-oriented environment with variable hours, including holidays and weekends, and participate in public programs and keeper talks for park visitors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, zoology, animal behavior, biology, ecology, psychology or related field preferred.
• Specialized training in zoology desirable but not required.

Responsabilités

• Feed and water animals, sanitize and maintain quarters, and perform cleaning duties.
• Prepare diets for animals and maintain food storage areas.
• Observe animal behavior and report signs of illness or injury.
• Assist veterinarians in minor procedures and administer medications.
• Assist in training and daily routines of assigned animals.
• Contribute to behavioral management and enrichment programs.
• Participate in approved research projects.
• Respond to public inquiries and present keeper talks as needed.
• Assist in safe restraint, crating, moving, and uncrating of animals.
• Maintain exhibits, facilities, and life support systems as trained.
• Understand operant conditioning in daily animal management.

Connaissances

Zoo keeping

Elephant care

Formation

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in wildlife management

Description du poste

The Fort Worth Zoo in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a dedicated keeper to maintain and care for elephants and other assigned species. You will assist veterinary staff, prepare diets, observe animal health, and support training and enrichment initiatives.

You will work in a team-oriented environment with variable hours, including holidays and weekends, and participate in public programs and keeper talks for park visitors.