Top 194 Zookeeper Jobs in Michigan

Bird Department Zookeeper
Detroit Zoological Society —Royal Oak, MI
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Team management
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Archivist for Community Collections
University of Michigan —Ann Arbor, MI
- $61,000 - $64,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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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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Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Smile Keepers —Owosso, MI
- $19 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- Patient care
- Organizational skills
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Senior Program Manager
Cascade Engineering, Inc —Grand Rapids, MI
- $100,000 - $151,596 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Sow Unit Technician
Sietsema Farms —Owendale, MI
- From $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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14d
In-Home Caregiver for Seniors-Northport & Maple City
Comfort Keepers —Northport, MI
- $22 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
- Older adults
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid training
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R&D Scientist I
Koppert Biological Systems —Howell, MI
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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In-Home Caregiver - Petoskey & Charlevoix area
Comfort Keepers —Petoskey, MI
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- Home Health
- Reliable transportation
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Registered Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant, or Dental Assistant - Full Time M,W,TH & F
Hudsonville Dental —Hudsonville, MI
- Full-time
- Dental office
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Free parking
- Disability insurance
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Experienced Aquarist
Legasea Aquarium & The Reptarium —Utica, MI
- From $15 an hour
- Overtime
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Hiring Compassionate Homecare Heroes - Grand Traverse area
Comfort Keepers —Traverse City, MI
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Insect Production Technician
Josh's Frogs —Owosso, MI
- $16 an hour
- Full-time
- OSHA
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Caregiver
Comfort Keepers —Brooklyn, MI
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
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Care Advisor - In-Home Care Sales & Business Development
Comfort Keepers In-Home Care —Howell, MI
- $50,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Marketing
- Fuel card
- Disability insurance
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Maggie™ Court Reporter - Michigan
Magna Legal Services —Michigan
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Mid-level
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Caregiver
Comfort Keepers —Jackson, MI
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
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Senior Zookeeper - Area 2
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- $20.62 - $26.33 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Seasonal Animal Care Worker – Potter Park Zoo
Ingham County —Lansing, MI
- $15 an hour
- Seasonal
- Current TB test
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
Zoo Keeper - Large Animal Experience IS REQUIRED
Indian Creek Zoo —Lambertville, MI
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Entry level
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Bird Department Zookeeper

Detroit Zoological Society -
Royal Oak, MI

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Job Details

3 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 michigan

Bird Department Zookeeper

Archivist for Community Collections

Talent Acquisition Partner - Contract

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Senior Program Manager

Sow Unit Technician

In-Home Caregiver for Seniors-Northport & Maple City

R&D Scientist I

In-Home Caregiver - Petoskey & Charlevoix area

Registered Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant, or Dental Assistant - Full Time M,W,TH & F

Experienced Aquarist

Hiring Compassionate Homecare Heroes - Grand Traverse area

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Caregiver

Care Advisor - In-Home Care Sales & Business Development

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Senior Zookeeper - Area 2

Seasonal Animal Care Worker – Potter Park Zoo

Zoo Keeper - Large Animal Experience IS REQUIRED

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