Zoo Keeper - Primates

Chattanooga Zoo; Chattanooga (TN); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Chattanooga Zoo is seeking an exceptional zookeeper to join our primates team. You will work with chimpanzees, mangabeys, and callitrichids, focusing on enrichment and training for veterinary care behaviors.

The role involves day-to-day husbandry, record keeping, and assisting in veterinary procedures, with strong emphasis on compliance with USDA and AZA standards. A 3–4 year college degree or equivalent animal-care experience is required, plus 1–2 years in AZA settings.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in animal care or related field.
• 1–2 years of animal care experience preferred.
• Experience with primates and AZA accreditation is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in various weather conditions.

Aufgaben

• Perform day-to-day husbandry and routine care for primates.
• Maintain daily records and assist with veterinary procedures.
• Develop and implement enrichment and training programs.
• Ensure area compliance with USDA and AZA standards.

Kenntnisse

Enrichment program development

Training implementation

Animal care

Record keeping

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Jobbeschreibung

The Chattanooga Zoo is looking for an exceptional zookeeper to join our primates team. We have a variety of primates, including chimpanzees, mangabeys, and five species of callitrichids. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enrichment and training program implementation, including training for veterinary care behaviors.

Animal Care Duties

will include day to day husbandry, daily record keeping, routine maintenance of physical area and enclosures, assisting in veterinary procedures and medication distribution to animals, implement training and enrichment programs, assist with special projects, etc. Keeper must be able to maintain area compliance with USDA and AZA regulations and standards, including record keeping, husbandry care, training, enrichment, etc.

For a complete list of roles and responsibilities, please see Full Job Description below.

Candidate should have 3 or 4 year college degree or equivalent experience and at least 1 - 2 years of animal care experience, preferably in an AZA accredited facility. Candidates experienced with large and small primates preferred. The candidate must be able to lift, bend, and twist 50 lbs, also must be able to work in all types of weather.