Facility
Phoenix Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The Phoenix Zoo is seeking a full-time keeper for our Hoofstock animals. This person will be responsible for routine animal husbandry, monitoring diets and consumption, observing and reporting on animal behavior, performing behavioral enrichment and animal training, and providing positive guest experiences. Hoofstock keepers have the unique pleasure of working with our legacy species, the Arabian oryx, which we saved from the brink of extinction many years ago. Come be a part of our future conservation efforts and an inspiration to our guests, connecting them with the natural world in new and fascinating ways.
Education and Pre-requisites
Minimum requirements include a high-school diploma or equivalent with a preference for an individual with a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science or related field, 6 months paid or 1 year volunteer experience in animal husbandry, and possession of a valid driver’s license. All Phoenix Zoo employees are required to pass pre-employment background checks including a drug test, this position will also require a clear TB skin test.
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
To view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at:
Résumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.
The Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer.