Senior Elephant Keeper

Houston Zoo, Inc.; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 38.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Houston Zoo, Inc. seeks a dedicated Zookeeper to support daily animal husbandry and enclosure upkeep within a defined program. The role includes coordinating program objectives and participating in dive team duties for aquatic environments as needed.

Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, record-keeping, and contributing to enrichment efforts while collaborating across departments and communicating with veterinarians and staff.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in zoology, biology, animal husbandry or related field.
• Six years of experience in animal care at an AZA or equivalent facility.
• A certificate from an acceptable animal care program may substitute for a degree.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license.

Mansioni

• Care for assigned animals, including cleaning, feeding, exhibit maintenance, and general upkeep of facilities.
• Maintain clean exhibits, holding areas, service areas and equipment.
• Prepare and provide appropriate diets per feeding sheets.
• Administer prescribed medications/supplements under veterinary supervision.
• Record health, behavior, and enrichment observations; report to Zoo Supervisor.
• Maintain daily reports, logs, and veterinary records per guidelines; use TRACKS and MS Office.
• Apply operant conditioning and enrichment in daily animal management.
• Collaborate with pest control and maintenance teams as needed.
• Assist in trainings, tours, and public interactions when requested.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Communication

Observation skills

Valid Texas driver’s license

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in zoology/biology/animal husbandry

Six years of animal care experience (AZA or equivalent)

Animal care program certificate substitution allowed

Strumenti

TRACKS software

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Houston Zoo, Inc. seeks a dedicated Zookeeper to support daily animal husbandry and enclosure upkeep within a defined program. The role includes coordinating program objectives and participating in dive team duties for aquatic environments as needed.

Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, record-keeping, and contributing to enrichment efforts while collaborating across departments and communicating with veterinarians and staff.