Full Time Mammal Keeper Jobs at Atlanta Zoo

Job Purpose: Reporting to the department’s Lead Keepers, Assistant Curator, and Curator, this position is responsible for animal husbandry and maintenance of exhibit and holding areas of the Mammal Department. Zoo Atlanta’s Mammal Department includes: carnivores (e.g., tigers, lions, otters, meerkats, giant pandas), hoofstock (e.g., giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, gazelle, bongo, sheep, goats), kangaroos, swine, elephants, and rhinos.

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Animal Control Supervisor, Police Dept – 501 East 56 Hwy, Olathe, Kansas

To supervise, assign, and review the work of animal control employees and oversee the operations of the City’s animal shelter. Performs a variety of services involved in the enforcement of State and local animal control laws.

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Small Animal Nursing Supervisor at The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital – VMTH

Under general supervision, provides supervision of the Small Animal Nursing (SAN) staff and students as well as management of the Small Animal Nursing facilities (a 24/7 unit). Performs patient care and clinical support. Acts as quasi-instructor for students, volunteers and clinic clients.

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Animal Care Technician at McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA

Perform a variety of duties to ensure the care, maintenance and husbandry of the satellite transgenic mouse facility. Maintain animal care and cleanliness of the facility. Primarily be responsible for all issues involved in the care of transgenic mice in individually ventilated cages in close collaboration with investigators in the Laboratory of Genetic Neuropharmacology.

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Animal Care Technician Jobs at Helen Woodward Animal Center, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Helen Woodward Animal Center is currently seeking an animal care technician. Qualifications as follows: Some animal handling experience required, preferably in a kennel environment. Able to properly handle, exercise, and control large dogs and/or cats difficult cats and exotics. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team environment. Must have good verbal and written communication and prioritization skills. Must be detail oriented and organized. Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. Ability to work closely with animal (dog, cat, exotics) hair/dander.

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General Farm Manager, Hansen Agri-Placement, Texas

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing Southern Texas employer who is seeking an experienced commercial organic Farm Manager. Ideal candidates should be both disciplined and focused, and possess a four year degree in agriculture, vegetable production, or a related field. A driven self-starter will find this to be the opportunity of a lifetime. At minimum, candidates must demonstrate at least ten years experience in commercial organic growing in a senior supervisory role.

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Veterinary Surgeon Job, Ethicon Inc. Somerville, NJ

Ethicon, Inc. develops and markets products for surgery, wound management and advanced wound care treatment. Products are marketed through three divisions: Ethicon Products for precise wound closure and tissue repair; Ethicon Women’s Health & Urology for minimally invasive women’s health procedures; and Johnson & Johnson Wound Management for hemostasis and advanced wound care.

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Animal Services Officer, Avenue, Gainesville, Florida

This is specialized enforcement and investigative work enforcing County Animal Services Ordinances. An employee assigned to this classification investigates animal cruelty and neglect charges and performs related duties to promote compliance with Alachua County ordinances regulating animal treatment. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the results obtained.

Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year experience in the area of animal control, veterinary medicine, codes enforcement or law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Must provide means of being contacted by phone and must possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s license. As a condition of employment incumbents must successfully pass/obtain the following: within one year from the date of hire – Level I Academy of the National Animal Control Association and registration by the Drug Enforcement Agency to handle controlled substances; within six months of the date of hire – certification by the Florida State Veterinarian Board as a Euthanasia Technician and a 40-hour minimum standards training course approved by the Florida Animal Control Association. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and criminal history background investigation are required prior to employment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Observes and reports violations of Animal Services Ordinances to appropriate individuals for further consideration. Investigates complaints, determines if there is a violation and takes appropriate actions to comply with ordinances.
* Picks up and impounds stray or at-large animals. Aids animals in distress by feeding starving animals and freeing trapped animals.
* Removes animals from inhumane conditions and drives vehicle to transport animals to shelter for treatment and care.
* Prepares written investigative reports, issues warning notices or citations, and takes sworn statements that may result in court action.
* Conducts preliminary investigations and files reports on cruelty and animal neglect complaints.
* Works closely with other humane and law enforcement agencies on incidents involving animals.
* Provides for care and maintenance of assigned vehicles, equipment and facilities.
* Performs euthanasia on injured, sick, dangerous, or unwanted animals by means of lethal injection; calculates dosage requirements for euthanasia procedures according to the weight of the animal.
* Prepares rabies specimens for laboratory tests by decapitating and placing specimens in biohazard containers.
* May transport rabies specimen.
* Performs related work as required. APPLY