The Zookeeper II is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations associated with the husbandry of the animals and the maintenance of animal enclosures within a specified Houston Zoo animal program.
Requirements
- Carries out all aspects of the daily care of assigned animals
- Maintains clean and organized exhibits, holding areas, service areas and equipment
- Prepares and feeds appropriate diets as per established feeding practices and diet sheets
- Administers prescribed medications, supplements, or treatments under the guidance of the veterinary and supervisory staff
- Records and reports any abnormal animal health or behavioral issues to the Zoo Supervisor
- Maintains daily reports, logs, training and enrichment records, research, or veterinary records, as appropriate and according to established guidelines
- Participates in keeper chats, tours, animal presentations or demonstrations, and/or other public interactions as requested by the Zoo Supervisor
- May assist with departmental research projects, conservation, AZA, or other industry activities as directed/approve by the Zoo Supervisor or Curator
Benefits
- Medical and Prescription Drug
- Vision
- Dental
- Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid)
- Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
- Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
- Supplemental Life
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
- 401k, with employer match
