Exotic Animal Care Technician - Enrichment & Vet Support

Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation is seeking an Animal Technician to perform daily animal husbandry, including feeding animals, cleaning exhibits, maintaining enrichment, and ensuring safety for animals and guests.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience; a valid Louisiana driver's license is required or obtainable within 60 days. This full-time, on-site position may include holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in animal care or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain LA driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Feeds and handles animals and cleans the exhibits.
• Provides enrichment and maintains exhibit furniture.
• Unloads feed trucks and keeps grounds free of litter.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal behavior or physical condition of animals.
• Interacts with zoo guests and provides information as needed.
• Performs oral and written reports.
• Assists veterinarians.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Dangerous animal handling

Follow instructions

Observation of animal health

Work with minimal supervision

Outdoor work

Emergency judgment

Guest interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation is seeking an Animal Technician to perform daily animal husbandry, including feeding animals, cleaning exhibits, maintaining enrichment, and ensuring safety for animals and guests.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience; a valid Louisiana driver's license is required or obtainable within 60 days. This full-time, on-site position may include holidays and weekends.