Top 29 Wildlife Jobs in Tennessee

Animal Care Assistant 1
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $48,882 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Associate's degree
- Paid holidays
Park Ranger
SHELBY FARMS PARK CONSERVANCY —Memphis, TN
- $15 - $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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AQUATIC BIOLOGIST - 07282026-79552
Wildlife Resources —Morristown, TN
- $5,901 - $9,166 a month
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Research
20h
Park Ranger #1872 - Parks & Recreation - Riverpark - Public Works Division
Hamilton County, TN —Hamilton County, TN
- $51,300 - $64,125 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Environmental Scientist – Ecologist/Biologist (Mid-level)
Stantec —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Management
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Airside Wildlife Program Manager
Metro Nashville Airport Authority —Nashville, TN
- $77,193 - $132,855 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Environmental Scientist 1 - Jackson, TN/Hybrid
Software Technology Inc —Jackson, TN
- Construction site
- Bachelor's degree
- Data entry
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Environmental Scientist 1 - Johnson City, TN/Hybrid
Software Technology Inc —Johnson City, TN
- Construction site
- Bachelor's degree
- Data entry
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Associate Director, Southeast Conservation
American Rivers —Chattanooga, TN
- $61,800 - $75,600 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Animal Control Officer 1
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $53,306 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Typing
- Paid holidays
Zookeeper II - Swing (Part-Time)
Lucky Ladd Farms Inc. —Eagleville, TN
- $17.00 - $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Employee discount
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Senior Project Manager - Natural Resources
Lord and Winter LLC —Franklin, TN
- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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Zookeeper I - Swing (Part-Time)
Lucky Ladd Farms Inc. —Eagleville, TN
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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Zookeeper II - Swing
Lucky Ladd Farms Inc. —Eagleville, TN
- $35,360 - $40,560 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Zookeeper I - Swing
Lucky Ladd Farms Inc. —Eagleville, TN
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
Environmental Scientist IV
Barge Design Solutions —Memphis, TN
- 6 years
- Management
- Office
Post Doctoral Fellow in Ex/In Situ Conservation focusing on Alligator Snapping Turtles (Full Time)
Memphis Zoological Society —Memphis, TN
- $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Current TB test
- 5 years
Quick Apply
Senior Ecologist Project Manager
Athena Engineering and Environmental LLC —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program
Clarksville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty —Clarksville, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- ER
- On-the-job training
Animal Care and Control Licensed Veterinary Technician
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $53,306 a year
- Full-time
- Patient monitoring
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays

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Animal Care Assistant 1

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County -
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$48,882 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Chemical handling safety procedures
Chemical handling
High school diploma or GED
Biohazard disposal procedures
Sharps disposal
Chemical safety protocols

Full Job Description

Position Description

Responsible for the daily care of animals; provides appropriate food and water; grooms, bathes, and exercises animals; monitors the behavior and health of animals; reports health, behavior or temperament issues to supervisor; and performs general housekeeping of shelter.

This position will work at the location listed below:
Animal Care & Control
5125 Harding Pl
Nashville, TN 37211

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640.

Typical Duties

Perform animal care and related duties, such as feeding, cleaning, exercising, and monitoring the behavior and health of animals in shelter custody.
Responsible for the daily care of animals, including providing appropriate food and water, as well as basic grooming and bathing; cleans animal cages, runs and performs general housekeeping of shelter.
Assists shelter patrons, animal control officers and outreach staff with animal handling, to include transferring and relocating animals from vehicles, cages and housing units.
Monitor animals and immediately reports health, behavior or temperament issues to supervisor.
Assist with animal intake, evaluation and medical treatments as directed, including disease prevention and reduction efforts.
Maintain animal care reports and documentation.
Maintain daily log sheets and inventories, completes intake and care reports, and prepares related reports or record keeping as required.
Responds to patron inquiries related to animal health education and related programs; provides humane education pamphlets or materials.
-proper use, secure storage, and disposal of lethal chemicals, syringes and related equipment.
Promote a caring attitude toward all animals and treat animals humanely and with compassion at all times, regardless of circumstances, including those that are sick, injured, feral, or aggressive.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or its equivalent.

Must be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET), or obtain that certification within six months of hire.
Must receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations.

Working Environment/Physical Demands:

Medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular and reoccurring basis, including restraint of animals of varying size, age, and physical condition.
Must use protective clothing or gear.
May risk exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals, and animals/wildlife, including exposure to animal bites, scratches, and diseases such as Rabies, Ringworm, Lyme disease and Zoonosis .

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government’s employment-based immigration programs.

MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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Associates degree or higher.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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