Top 59 Zookeeper Jobs in Detroit, Mi

Bird Department Zookeeper
Detroit Zoological Society —Royal Oak, MI
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Team management
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Veterinary Technician
Garden City Veterinary Hospital —Garden City, MI
- $14 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medical-surgical
- Cleaning
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Chief Scientific Officer
Rocket Companies —Detroit, MI
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Neurology
- Mentoring
Research Assistant - Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences
Wayne State University —Detroit, MI
- $40,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
Ferndale Police Auxiliary Officer
City of Ferndale —Ferndale, MI
- Background check
- High school
- High school diploma or GED
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Talent Acquisition Partner - Contract
BDA —Troy, MI
- $7,000 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
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Research Assistant - Biological Sciences
Wayne State University —Detroit, MI
- $38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers —Royal Oak, MI
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- Criminal background check
- Home Health
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
Housecleaner
Two Maids - Clinton Township —Clinton Township, MI
- $500 - $600 a week
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Driving
- Reliable transportation
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Project Engineer - Powertrain
Gonzalez Group —Southfield, MI
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Mid-level
Internal Care Coordinator
Comfort Keepers —Farmington, MI
- Up to $3,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Organizational skills
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
1st Assistant Superintendent
TPC Michigan —Dearborn, MI
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Accounting
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Production and Warehouse Supervisor
Hampton Products —Troy, MI
- $59,000 - $62,000 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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Client Service Representative
VCA Animal Hospitals —Saint Clair Shores, MI
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Animal and Customer Care Assistant Manager - Westland
Michigan Humane —Westland, MI
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Customer Service Support Specialist
Northville Lumber Company —Northville, MI
- $38,480 - $41,600 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- Maintenance
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Scheduling Coordinator
Comfort Keepers 799 - Clinton Township, MI —Clinton Township, MI
- Email
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Golf Course Greens Keeper
Cherry Creek Golf Club —Shelby Charter Township, MI
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
- Employee discount
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Project Engineer Mechanical - PWT Machining
Comau LLC —Southfield, MI
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Senior level
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Group Fitness Instructor
YogaSix Royal Oak —Royal Oak, MI
- $20 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- Mid-level
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Bird Department Zookeeper

Detroit Zoological Society -
Royal Oak, MI

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Job Details

6 days ago

Qualifications

Zoo experience
Exotic animal handling

Full Job Description

Bird Department Zookeeper

General Description
The Bird Department Zookeeper provides care, feeding, enrichment and training for Birds to ensure their well-being and contributes to outstanding guest experiences by ensuring that Bird exhibits are properly maintained.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Provide daily care, including but not limited to, feeding, enrichment, and operant conditioning training for birds.
Perform routine exhibit maintenance including mowing, trimming, and other routine maintenance activities.
Observe and document physical condition and behavior of animals.
Inspect facilities to ensure safety and security.
Capture and restrain animals as needed.
Clean animal enclosures and other exhibit areas.
Assist with artificial incubation and hand-rearing.
Monitor animal social conditions and situations.
Monitor feather-clipping schedules and make recommendations to supervisor when clipping is needed.
Develop and submit enrichment practices to Behavioral Husbandry Team.
Design, construct, and provide enrichment devices to animals.
Provide medical treatments as prescribed by the veterinarians.
Communicate needs for maintenance department work requests to lead keeper or supervisor.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Maintain records, inventories and other information and provide written and verbal reports as required.
Conduct educational presentations in both formal and informal settings.
Train new staff as required.
Train and supervise interns.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree in zoology or a closely related discipline and two years' experience in the care and management of birds.
OR: An associate degree in a related discipline and four years experiences in the care of captive wildlife, two of which include the care and management of birds.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work with animals and to remain calm in strenuous circumstances.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow instructions.
Excellent time management skills.

Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to all seasonal weather conditions, with frequent exposure to and contact with dangerous animals, with risk of zoonotic disease transmission (Hepatitis B, Herpes B, Tuberculosis, Salmonella and others), and with exposure to computer monitors. Evening work may be required.

Physical Requirements
The Bird Department Zookeeper must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The individual must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily with or without accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Just as we value and celebrate biodiversity, the DZS celebrates the diversity of our human community. We are committed to ensuring that our programs and facilities are fully accessible to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all.

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zookeeper jobs in detroit, mi

Bird Department Zookeeper

Veterinary Technician

Chief Scientific Officer

Research Assistant - Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences

Ferndale Police Auxiliary Officer

Talent Acquisition Partner - Contract

Research Assistant - Biological Sciences

Caregiver

Housecleaner

Project Engineer - Powertrain

Internal Care Coordinator

1st Assistant Superintendent

Production and Warehouse Supervisor

Client Service Representative

Animal and Customer Care Assistant Manager - Westland

Customer Service Support Specialist

Scheduling Coordinator

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