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Company Name : Chehaw Park & Zoo
Location : Albany, GA 31701
Position : Zookeeper
Job Description : Chehaw Park & Zoo and Flint RiverQuarium are looking for a motivated professional to join our animal husbandry team. We are enrolled in AZA’s Pathway towards Membership pilot program and are committed to ensuring high standards of animal care and positive guest experience. The ideal candidate will have a solid working knowledge of zoo and aquarium safety and animal husbandry best practices.This role requires a dedicated person who can maintain aesthetically pleasing terrestrial habitats that promote positive animal welfare for a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Team work will be essential to complete large projects and effectively care for the collection as a whole.BASIC JOB DUTIESAttend to assigned animals; prepare diets, feed, and provide water; sanitize enclosure furniture/floors and food/water dishes as scheduled or necessary; perform approved enrichment and training activities; assist in the capture and restraint of animalsInspect animals for health problems; collect fecal samples for testing; condition/train animals for veterinary procedures; assist veterinarians with medical exams and procedures, including surgery and necropsies; administer medications to animalsRecord relevant information in facility’s recordkeeping database, including animal observations, health concerns and treatments, acquisitions/births, dispositions/deaths, etc.; objectively complete animal welfare assessments, as assignedPerform routine repairs and maintenance on exhibits/enclosures as needed; construct improvements, furnishings, and decorations for exhibits; may replace substrate, control weeds, and collect browseAssist in planning and conducting educational and interactive guest programs; engage the public to encourage curiosity and facilitate a positive experienceSupport institution’s Vision, Mission, and Value statements; maintain a positive example in meeting the needs of fellow staff, volunteers, and guestsEDUCATION AND PRE-REQUISITESHigh school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferredPrevious animal husbandry experience preferredAdequate knowledge about exotic animal husbandry and captive management; ability to build upon this knowledge and to adapt as necessary to animal collection changesPossess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to/from workBasic computer skillsMust be able to lift 60 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions on a daily basis; must be able to tolerate strong odors, dust, hay, dander, and dampness; may be required to stand or sit for extended periods of time and/or to twist, bend, crouch, squat, climb, crawl, kneel, jump, swim, or carry objects for short distances; may be exposed to chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, moving mechanical parts, vehicles, and potentially dangerous animalsWillingness to participate in staff vaccination program to prevent zoonotic disease transfer, scheduled as recommended by CDC; may include tetanus, TB skin test, rabies, Hepatitis A & B, Covid-19, Influenza; vaccinations may be provided to successful candidatesCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSFull-time (40 hours per week)Starting wage: $9.74 – 11.66 per hour, based on experienceBenefits: paid-time-off; sick time; vision, dental, and health insurance; retirement plan; participation in staff vaccination programRelocation package available to eligible new hires.Job Type: Full-timePay: $9.74 – $11.66 per hourBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRelocation assistanceRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftHolidaysWeekend availabilityAbility to commute/relocate:Albany, GA 31701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Education:High school or equivalent (Required)License/Certification:Driver’s License (Required)Work Location: One location
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