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Full-Time Animal Keeper

Lehigh Valley Zoo
Lead
FULL TIME
High School

Lehigh Valley Zoo is looking for full time candidates with excellent communication skills. April 25, 2024 was when the job opportunity for Full-Time Animal Keeper was released, and it will end on May 23, 2024. Although this job is based in Lead, the company may accept applications from anywhere if the candidate possesses the required skills. Not knowing the salary, you can negotiate based on the company's approach to employee work-life blend and flexibility. This job vacancy requires that you have completed High School to be considered for the position. The work office is situated at Schnecksville , PA , Schnecksville , PA.

Lehigh Valley Zoo

Full-Time Animal Keeper

JOB SUMMARY:

 

The Animal Keeper is responsible for the daily care and welfare of animals within their area. Each member of the Lehigh Valley Zoo team plays a crucial part of helping our organization save species.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Knowledge of current zoo animal husbandry standards and natural history for a diverse population of animals
  • Knowledge of USDA and AZA standards
  • Performs all daily husbandry tasks including cleaning and diet prep
  • Must be able to evaluate and report animal behavior to Lead Keeper and Assistant Curator
  • Maintains accurate and detailed daily animal records
  • Implements and evaluates behavioral enrichment in accordance with zoo policy
  • Basic knowledge of operant conditioning
  • Assist the veterinary staff in capture and restraint, administration of prescribed medications and procedures as necessary
  • Maintain exhibit aesthetics including routine exhibit maintenance and small repairs
  • Demonstrates knowledge of zoo-wide and area emergency procedures
  • Interacts with zoo visitors through animal presentations, scheduled and informal keeper talks and generally provide a positive guest experience
  • Works cooperatively with other zoo departments
  • Demonstrates an ability to work in a team setting with a positive attitude
  • Demonstrates initiative and motivation to learn and complete projects
  • Participate in regular Animal Care team meetings and trainings
  • Communicates department updates to the team and supervisors in a timely and professional manner
  • Other duties as assigned

Experience Required

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES • Animal handling skills • Critical thinking skills to trouble shoot and reveal solutions to assist the progression of the animal care team • Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy as well in a group setting • Excellent time management with ability to multitask • Good interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work as a team member • Able to follow written and oral direction, exercise good judgment, and apply safety precautions applicable to the work • Knowledge of and a history with operant conditioning techniques QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of training and experience • Minimum one to two years, comparable level experience in a zoo environment • Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and occasional after-hour assignments • Possess a valid driver’s license PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT • Physical Demands: Employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occassionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee must be able to drive Zoo vehicles • Work Environment: You are often required to perform physical labor in varying weather conditions. You can be bitten, scratched, kicked, or otherwise harmed by wild animals.

Salary

Starting $14/hour

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How to Apply

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2299931/Animal-Keeper

Lehigh Valley Zoo
5150 Game Preserve Road
Schnecksville, PA 18078
Phone: 6107994171

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  • https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2299931/Animal-Keeper
  • http://www.LVZoo.org
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