Zoo Keeper II - Primates

Chattanooga Zoo; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chattanooga Zoo is looking for an experienced Zoo Keeper II for the primate team. This role involves the care of various primates and requires significant animal care experience. Responsibilities include husbandry, record keeping, and maintaining compliance with USDA and AZA standards. Candidates must have a 4-year degree or equivalent and a demonstrated history in animal care, particularly with Great Apes.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in animal care, preferably in an AZA-accredited facility.
• Extensive experience with primates, especially large primates.
• Ability to lift, bend, and twist 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Daily husbandry and record keeping.
• Enclosure maintenance and veterinary assistance.
• Implementing training and enrichment programs.

Skills

Animal care

Record keeping

Husbandry

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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The Chattanooga Zoo is seeking an experienced zookeeper to join our primate team. We house a variety of primates, including chimpanzees, mangabeys, pied tamarins, emperor tamarins, golden lion tamarins, white-faced marmosets, and cotton-top tamarins. Candidates with extensive primate experience, especially with large primates, are strongly preferred. Please specify your experience with particular species.

Responsibilities include daily husbandry, record keeping, enclosure maintenance, assisting in veterinary procedures, medication administration, implementing training and enrichment programs, and supporting special projects. The keeper must ensure compliance with USDA and AZA standards, including record keeping, husbandry, training, and enrichment.

Applicants should have a 4-year college degree or equivalent experience, with at least 3 years in animal care, preferably in an AZA-accredited facility. Experience with Great Apes or primates is highly desirable. The role requires physical ability to lift, bend, and twist 50 lbs and work in various weather conditions.

For detailed responsibilities, see the Full Job Description below.

The Chattanooga Zoo participates in the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace program. A pre-employment drug test and background check are required. Due to high application volume, inquiries by phone are not accepted; selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Applications are submitted online via the Chattanooga Zoo website: http://www.chattzoo.org/about/employment.

Salary: $16.00 per hour.

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