Wildlife Hospital & Conservation Keeper

GetHired, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

GetHired, Inc. in Baltimore seeks a Hospital & Conservation Keeper to provide expert care for hospitalized and quarantined animals and to support conservation programs at the Zoo, including monitoring projects and headstarting initiatives.

The role involves maintaining clean animal spaces, training and enrichment, and coordinating with veterinary staff to ensure animal welfare across hospital and quarantine areas. Strong field experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in zoology, biology, veterinary science, or related field required.
• Three years of paid or unpaid animal experience, in a zoological institution or veterinary clinic preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Observe changes in animals’ appetite, disposition, habits, and in physical appearance and/or excreta to detect indications of stress or illness.
• Provide specialized care to ill hospitalized patients to reduce stress and aid in recovery.
• Inspect enclosures, fencing, pools, and furniture for cleanliness and/or structural defects and to perform minor repairs as needed.
• Prepare diets for animals, clean and fill water containers, and place food in exhibits at specified times.
• Clean enclosures and associated animal areas according to the area protocols or as directed by the Senior Supervisory Veterinarian.
• Transfer animals in accordance with Zoo policy and standards from one enclosure to another for husbandry purposes while adhering to Zoo safety protocols.

Job description

GetHired, Inc. in Baltimore seeks a Hospital & Conservation Keeper to provide expert care for hospitalized and quarantined animals and to support conservation programs at the Zoo, including monitoring projects and headstarting initiatives.

The role involves maintaining clean animal spaces, training and enrichment, and coordinating with veterinary staff to ensure animal welfare across hospital and quarantine areas. Strong field experience is essential.