Organization: Minnesota Zoological Garden
(AZA Member)
Location: Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States
Job or Internship: Job
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Minnesota Zoological Gardens is hiring an Temporary, full-time zookeeper position to work with the Tropics/Minnesota Trail exhibits.
Job Duties Include:
- Provide direct animal care to a specific portion of the Minnesota Zoo's
exotic and domestic animal collection;
- Observe animal behaviors;
- Prepare and feed animal diets;
- Provide information to visitors;
- Assist with medical procedures, animal enrichment and behavior modification
activities;
- Prepare and maintain detailed records;
- Maintain sanitary animal living conditions;
- Work as a team member and individually;
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
*Working days and hours will depend on the needs of the department.
Job is contingent on a valid D driver license and background check.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must meet one of the following experience requirements:
(A) at least one year of experience as a full-time zookeeper in a zoo or aquarium; OR
(B) at least three years of experience in an established laboratory or field research program involving vertebrate animals and data collection; OR
(C) at least three years of responsible work experience in a laboratory animal colony or veterinary hospital that involves direct animal care and maintenance.
Experience must be within the last ten years and include all of the following responsibilities: observing animal behaviors, preparing and feeding animal diets, preparing and maintaining detailed animal records, and maintaining sanitary animal living conditions.
Must:
- be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- be team-oriented and able to work individually
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will not be considered for an interview if they do not meet all of the minimum qualifications.
Job is contingent on a valid D driver license and background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- College degree (B.S. major or minor, or A.A.S.) in Biology, Zoology, Wildlife Management, Environmental Education, Ecology, or closely-related discipline
- Successful completion of an internship program in an AZA zoo
MORE INFORMATION:
Visit the Minnesota Zoo at www.mnzoo.org OR email the Assistant Human Resources Director, Tresa Fasnacht, at tresa.fasnacht@state.mn.us
HOW TO APPLY:
Visit the State of Minnesota website at www.careers.state.mn.us Create a profile and apply to the job posting 13MZG000035