Facility
Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock, AR
Closing Date
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Description
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To perform various duties required to maintain a clean and healthy environment for elephants and
other animals as assigned at the Little Rock Zoo.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Observes elephants and other animals in assigned areas for injuries or symptoms of disease, and changes in behavior; reports changes and problems to supervisor; recommends changes to assist animals’ psychological and physiological well-being; implements approved changes. Prepares food and feeds elephants according to established diets and assigned schedule; researches, recommends and implements approved diet changes. Maintains detailed narratives and charts of animal observations, care, and handling. Prepares animals for transport, examination or medical treatment. Administers prescribed medication to elephants and other assigned animals by mixing with food or by injection as required; assists veterinarian in administration of medication or treatment of animals. Completes daily worksheets listing amount of food eaten, medications administered, changes in animal behavior, symptoms of disease or other indications of needs for special attention, and any repair or maintenance required for enclosures. Unloads and stores shipments of food and supplies; notifies supervisor of supplies needed. Cleans elephant enclosures using water hose and hand tools. Operates motorized vehicle to transport animals or pick up supplies. Provides special handling or training for specific animals as required. Answers questions and provides information to Zoo visitors regarding animal diets, handling, and habitat; educates visitors regarding harassing or feeding animals. Serves as backup to Animal Keepers in assigned areas. Reviews available material and completes animal surveys for other zoos by providing detailed narratives and charts on behavior, diet, and zoo habitat. Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
Education and Pre-requisites
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school and two (2) years of experience in the care of elephants. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Class D Non-
Commercial Drivers License before employment
Compensation and benefits
HIRING/ENTRY SALARY: $27,630 – $33,156 plus Benefits
Application instructions
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
On-Line Applications and Complete Job Description are available at www.lrjobs.net
Application and Supplemental Questions required by closing date.
Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications.