Facility
Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock, Arkansas
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The applicant pool from this posting period will be utilized for a minimum of six (6)
months. The applicant pool will be screened based upon Department need for each
animal specialty area. Full time, par ttime,part time with health care and seasonal
positions will all be filled from this applicant pool (with the exception of highly
specialized positions, such as elephants). It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their specific animal experience is reflected in their application documents.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
PLEASE NOTE THIS LIST IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE:
Observes animals in assigned area 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 animals 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. Captures and restrains animals for transport, examination or medical treatment. Administers prescribed medication to 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. Cleans cages and enclosures using water hose and hand
tools. Operates pickup truck to transport animals or pick up supplies. Recommends animals to be acquired or transferred. Answers questions and provides information to Zoo visitors regarding animal diets, handling, and habitat; educates visitors regarding harassing or feeding animals.
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) year of experience in the care of birds, carnivores, large and small hoofstock, primates, reptiles, or other exotic animals in a controlled environment, (based on departmental need). Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Compensation and benefits
HIRING/ENTRY SALARY: $10- $12/hr. (part time)
$13.28 – $15.94/hr. (full time)
Application instructions
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
ONLY online
applications accepted. www.lrjobs.net
Application and supplemental questions required by the closing date of 10/30/16.
Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications.
NOTE: List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with similar or the same minimum qualifications.
Please go to www.LRJobs.net for additional information including a complete list of essential functions, and to apply. Please ensure that you apply by 10/30/16 11:59PM