What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Animal Care Assistant - Cats position at Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo?
Job Details
Job Location
Omaha Zoo - Omaha, NE
Position Type
Seasonal
Seasonal Animal Care Assistant - Cats
Job Title : SeasonalAnimal Care Assistant - Cats
FLSA Status : Non-exempt
Hours : Part-time, seasonal
About the role :
The Seasonal Animal Care Assistant of Cats provides daily husbandry and care associated with feeding and cleaning of animal enclosures. Must be willing to work in a fast-paced and highly changing environment. This position reports directly to the Supervisor of Cats.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- All aspects of animal husbandry including, but not limited to, cleaning, feeding, medicating, assisting with medical procedures, enrichment, display maintenance and general upkeep of building and grounds.
- Observe and report all animal behaviors and other general observations to the Supervisor.
- Work with interns, volunteers, and student shadows including tours and talks.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Candidates might be (depending on position) required to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, negative skin tuberculosis test, and possess a valid drivers license with a good history.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort :
DISCLAIMER
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.
