Senior Animal Keeper & Habitat Lead

Intuit, Inc.; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit Inc. is seeking a Senior Animal Keeper to lead animal care for aquatic and terrestrial species, ensuring high welfare and environmental quality.

The role blends husbandry, life support oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with curators, veterinary teams, and facilities staff. The position emphasizes mentorship, operational excellence, and adherence to regulatory standards, with responsibilities spanning daily care, habitat monitoring, and safety compliance across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Marine Biology, Animal Science, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a zoo, aquarium, or similar animal care facility.
• Demonstrated experience with advanced animal husbandry for aquatic and/or terrestrial species.
• Working knowledge of environmental monitoring, water quality management, and life support systems.
• Proven leadership or mentorship experience.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support daily animal care for aquatic and terrestrial species, ensuring adherence to SOPs and best practices.
• Monitor animal behavior, health, and overall condition; promptly communicate concerns to curators and veterinary staff.
• Assist with medical procedures, treatments, and examinations under veterinary direction.
• Support quarantine procedures for new or ill animals, including enhanced monitoring and recordkeeping.
• Oversee routine monitoring of environmental parameters including water quality, temperature, humidity, air quality, and substrate conditions.
• Ensure habitats meet species-specific environmental requirements and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot environmental deviations and coordinate corrective actions with relevant teams.
• Maintain accurate records of environmental readings and habitat conditions.
• Support the oversight of life support systems (filtration, plumbing, mechanical systems, HVAC, etc.).
• Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance checks in alignment with SOPs.
• Coordinate with facilities, curators, and environmental staff to address system malfunctions, repairs, or upgrades.
• Assist in planning and implementation of new exhibits or habitat modifications from an animal-care perspective.
• Support species-appropriate feeding programs and dietary plans in collaboration with curators, veterinarians, and national husbandry teams.
• Oversee food preparation, distribution, intake monitoring, and inventory support as assigned.
• Ensure accurate documentation of diets, supplements, and feeding changes.
• Assist curators in supervising, mentoring, and training Animal Keepers across functional areas.
• Model professional standards of animal care, safety, and teamwork.
• Support onboarding and ongoing skill development for keepers at various training levels.
• Help ensure compliance with safety protocols, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with veterinary teams, national husbandry partners, facilities staff, and other Senior Keepers.
• Participate in meetings related to animal welfare, environmental quality, and operational planning.
• Prepare and contribute to reports on animal health, environmental conditions, and operational issues.
• Represent the facility professionally and support a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Ensure all animal care and habitat management practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., USDA, Fish & Wildlife, AZA standards where applicable).
• Maintain a safe working environment for staff, animals, and guests.
• Enforce adherence to facility SOPs and safety protocols.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Leadership

Safety protocols

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, or related field

Tools

Water quality monitoring tools

Job description

Intuit Inc. is seeking a Senior Animal Keeper to lead animal care for aquatic and terrestrial species, ensuring high welfare and environmental quality.

The role blends husbandry, life support oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with curators, veterinary teams, and facilities staff. The position emphasizes mentorship, operational excellence, and adherence to regulatory standards, with responsibilities spanning daily care, habitat monitoring, and safety compliance across multiple