Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Chattanooga Zoo is looking for a dedicated to perform routine animal husbandry duties to prepare diet and assist in managing the nutrition center. This position is responsible for the daily preparation of animal diets, u…
Skills: Animal Husbandry, Diet Preparation, Inventory Management, USDA Compliance, AZA Standards
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Responsible for the daily preparation of animal diets and managing the nutrition center in compliance with USDA and AZA standards. Duties include updating diet sheets, managing food inventory, and training staff and volunteers.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in animal science, zoology, or a related life science. Experience requirements vary by level, ranging from one to five years in animal care or diet preparation.
Chattanooga Zoo is looking for a dedicated to perform routine animal husbandry duties to prepare diet and assist in managing the nutrition center. This position is responsible for the daily preparation of animal diets, updating diet preparation sheets, assisting Animal Care Supervisor with food inventory and ordering, and training staff and volunteers on diet preparation. This position is responsible for maintaining area compliance with USDA and AZA regulations and standards.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently. This position requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping and lifting/holding a majority of the time. This position requires the ability to hold, lift, carry, or restrain animals as necessary
Environment: This position is routinely exposed to external elements which include heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and extreme weather conditions. Personal protective equipment is frequently required. Keepers will be exposed to various allergens possibly including, but not limited to, pollen, grass/hay, dust, hair, dander, and nuts.
The Friends of the Zoo, Inc. / Chattanooga Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Zoo will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Join the Zoo Crew!
The mission of the Chattanooga Zoo is to engage and inspire our community to better understand and preserve wildlife by creating meaningful connections between people and animals. With our intimate, innovative exhibits, wide-ranging educational offerings and commitment to conservation, our vision is to be a top destination for residents and visitors alike and the pride of our community.
Offices: 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404, US
Join the Zoo Crew!
The mission of the Chattanooga Zoo is to engage and inspire our community to better understand and preserve wildlife by creating meaningful connections between people and animals. With our intimate, innovative exhibits, wide-ranging educational offerings and commitment to conservation, our vision is to be a top destination for residents and visitors alike and the pride of our community.
Offices: 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404, US
