Facility
Little Rock Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To perform various duties required to maintain a clean and healthy environment for large and small carnivores and assigned animals at the Little Rock
Zoo.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Observes large and small carnivores 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 large and small carnivores according to established diets and assigned schedule; researches and recommends diet changes based on time of the year and the behavior and body condition of animals; implements approved changes. Maintains detailed narratives and charts of animal observations, care, and handling. Captures and restrains carnivores for transport, examination or medical treatment. Prepares a list of animals in assigned area requiring routine veterinary care; notifies supervisors of animals that require emergency medical attention. Administers prescribed medication to carnivores 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. Inspects enclosures daily for security and reports required containment repairs; determines the safety of exhibits before shifting animals to exhibits; secures animals in holding when containment is questionable. Shifts and secures carnivores in a safe manner to allow maintenance of plant life in displays and enclosures by watering and fertilizing as necessary; sprays or spreads approved chemicals to exterminate pests, diseases or unwanted plants. Shifts and secures carnivores in a safe manner before and after the cleaning of cages and enclosures using water hose, high pressure steam, and hand tools. Provides special handling or training for specific animals as required. Answers questions and provides
information to Zoo visitors regarding carnivore diets, handling, and habitat; educates visitors regarding harassing or feeding animals. Operates motorized vehicle to transport animals or pick up supplies.
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 carnivores in a controlled environment. 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/ENTRYSALARY: $8.00 to $10.00 / hour DOQ
Application instructions
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
ONLY On-Line Applications available at www.lrjobs.net
Application and Supplemental Questions required by closing date.Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications.