Zoo Keeper II - Primates Job at Chattanooga Zoo, Chattanooga, TN

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  • Chattanooga Zoo
  • Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Chattanooga Zoo is looking for an exceptional zookeeper to join our primate team. We have a variety of primates, including chimpanzees, mangabeys, pied tamarins, emperor tamarins, golden lion tamarins, white faced marmosets, and cotton top tamarins. Candidates with large primate experience is strongly preferred. Please list specific species experience. Candidate must have excellent team work skills and communicate with coworkers and supervisors effectively.

Animal Care Duties will include day to day husbandry, daily record keeping, routine maintenance of physical area and enclosures, assisting in veterinary procedures and medication distribution to animals, implement training and enrichment programs, assist with special projects, etc. Keeper must be able to maintain area compliance with USDA and AZA regulations and standards, including record keeping, husbandry care, training, enrichment, etc.

Candidate should have 4 year college degree or equivalent experience and at least 3 years of animal care experience, preferably in an AZA accredited facility. Candidates experienced with Great Apes or primates are strongly preferred. The candidate must be able to lift, bend, and twist 50 lbs, also must be able to work in all types of weather.

For a complete list of roles and responsibilities, please see Full Job Description below.

The Chattanooga Zoo is a member of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace program, a pre-employment drug test and a back ground check will be performed. Due to the number of applications, we cannot take calls for this position, you will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

All applications are taken online, through the Chattanooga Zoo's website. To apply, or for more information please visit the Chattanooga Zoo's website:

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