Top 141 Zookeeper Jobs in Paramus Nj

Animal Keeper
Bergen County, NJ —Hackensack, NJ
- $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Employee assistance program
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Small Door Veterinary —New York, NY
- $28 - $41 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Patient monitoring
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
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LVT Veterinary Technician
Westwood Regional Veterinary Hospital —Westwood, NJ
- $25.73 - $35.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
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RN Per Diem
Comfort Keepers —Lodi, NJ
- $24 - $56 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Paid holidays
- Referral program
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Licensed Overnight Veterinary Technician ( Bonus)
Westwood Regional Veterinary Hospital —Westwood, NJ
- $25.09 - $31.21 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medication administration
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Veterinary Assistant
Eclipse Specialty & Emergency Pet Care —Whippany, NJ
- $18 - $31 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Background check
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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CBC Supervisor | Comparative Bioscience Center
Rockefeller University —New York, NY
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Customer service
- 5 years
Evening/Overnight Veterinary Technician
Westside Veterinary Center —New York, NY
- $27 - $33 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Background check
- Blood sampling
- Vital signs
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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RN Per Diem
Comfort Keepers —Paterson, NJ
- $24 - $56 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Paid holidays
- Referral program
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Magna Legal Services —New York, NY
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- English
- Mid-level
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Caregiver
Comfort Keepers —Hackensack, NJ
- Overnight shift
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Home Health
- Paid training
- Paid time off
CHHA
Comfort Keepers —Clifton, NJ
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Home Health
- Paid time off
Live-In Caregiver
Comfort Keepers —Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
- Overnight shift
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Home Health
Animal Care Technician 1
PsychoGenics —Paramus, NJ
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Aquarist
Liberty Science Center —Jersey City, NJ
- $47,000 - $50,000 a year
- Overtime
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Commuter assistance
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Housekeeper/Cook
Let's Talk Speech —Bergenfield, NJ
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Residential
- Guest services
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Freelance Proofreader
WPP Production —New York, NY
- $21.63 - $48.07 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Quality control
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Help wanted Honey bee farm
Odom Apiaries —Union County, NJ
- From $40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Heavy lifting
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible schedule
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Certified Home Health Aide - Males Needed
Comfort Keepers —Rochelle Park, NJ
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Home health
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Dassault Falcon Jet Corp —Little Ferry, NJ
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Animal Keeper

Bergen County, NJ -
Hackensack, NJ

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Job Details

Per diem
$17 an hour

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Animal feeding
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Not hiring now

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Zoo provides a clean, aesthetically pleasing facility that meets or exceeds the physical, environmental, and behavioral needs of the animals in its care. The goal of the zoo is to develop and maintain exhibits which emphasize natural behavior, encourage longevity, and promote breeding success. The zoo provides a unique and effective educational experience that fosters an appreciation for the interrelationships between the animals and their environments. It provides an enjoyable recreational experience for the residents and visitors of Bergen County.

Job Description:

This employment opportunity is to serve as the Animal Keeper at the Bergen County Zoo. Under direction, feeds and cares for mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in accordance with established programs; carries out regular husbandry programs of cages, pens, paddocks, and other areas; provides daily enrichment to animal collection in accordance with AZA and USDA guidelines. Does related work as required.

Job Responsibilities:

Ability to care for and feed domesticated and non-domesticated animals.
Works with other animal keepers and staff members to ensure optimal care for the animals housed within the facility.
Carries out a regular scheduled program designed to ensure prompt feeding, cleaning and care to the animal collection assigned.
Reports immediately any mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians that are not well.
Carries out regular daily maintenance program involved in keeping cages, pens, paddocks, and animal areas in good repair and in a manner that ensures maximum cleanliness and neatness.
Performs minor repairs to animal displays and exhibits.
Carefully enforces established zoo safety regulations relating to the protection of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in a manner that ensures maximum protection to them and maximum safety to the public.
Works to meet and exceed the AZA guidelines for animal welfare. Supports the Bergen County’s Zoo vision and mission statement.
Actively participates in professional development through webinars, online courses and county mandated courses to improve job knowledge.
Maintains positive relationships within the work environment. Ability to work harmoniously with associates and people visiting the zoo.
Ability to interact with the public in a positive manner, providing educational information regarding the zoo and the animals.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Schedule:

Standard Hours: 19.5 hours per week (per diem basis)
Weekly Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Additional Availability: Flexible hours, weekends, and holidays as needed

Education Requirements:

A.S or B.S. degree in biology, life sciences or related field. Sufficient relevant experience will be considered.

Other Requirements:

One year of experience in the care and feeding of non-domesticated animals in a zoological park, game, nature farm or other animal sanctuary
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.

What we offer:

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary: $17.00 / per hour

Please send resume and employment application to [email protected] – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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