Hoofstock Keeper

Full-Time

Full-Time

Full-Time

Posted on August 5, 2024

Description

Under general supervision by Hoofstock Area Supervisor, keepers perform a wide range of functions in the Mammal Department at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Their primary responsibilities include husbandry of assigned collection as well as maintaining and cleaning animal exhibits, yards, night enclosures, and contiguous areas, operant conditioning of collection for husbandry behaviors and providing enrichment.

Responsibilities

Provides care (prepares diets for, feeds and cleans) for animals and maintains habitats, related structures, and surrounding non-public areas. Perform daily observation of animals to identify normal and abnormal behaviors related to husbandry/health issues; coordinate with senior staff on animal training programs to facilitate husbandry behaviors. Communicate questions or concerns regarding medical/health issues of specimens in collection to supervisor. Assist with treatment as directed, including administering medication. Provides behavioral and psychological enrichment for animals. Communicate with visitors as needed for educational (delivers public talks/demos) and behavioral/safety purposes. Maintains landscaping and grounds for and around habitats. Services and maintains tools, equipment and facilities to ensure safe use (includes opening and closing of facilities). Follows all safety rules and regulations, policies and procedures. Attends regular safety meetings. Assists with training for new keepers or seasonal staff as assigned. Documents observations and information on animal health, behavior, diet, enrichment, and facilities for department records. Assists with veterinary procedures if needed. Performs basic health care procedures as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety practices, animal care, and handling exotic & domestic animals.

Knowledge of animal diet preparation, general biology, and behavior.

Ability to receive, understand, and carry out verbal and written instruction, direction, and assignments.

Ability to perform physical work activities in varying weather conditions.

Ability to communicate and cooperate with employees and to deal with the public in an effective and positive manner.

Ability to work without direct supervision.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public and comfortable with public speaking.

Salary

$16.10 - $24.10 Hourly

Nashville Zoo

Nashville, TN

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