Top 7 Zookeeper Jobs in Sioux Falls Sd

Zookeeper (Ungulate)
Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium —Sioux Falls, SD
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
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Veterinary Assistant
Heather Ridge Pet Hospital —Sioux Falls, SD
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
- Communication skills
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Grounds Keeper FT at Bender Midwest Properties
Bender Midwest Properties —Sioux Falls, SD
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers —Sioux Falls, SD
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Evening/Overnight Caregiver
Comfort Keepers —Sioux Falls, SD
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Weekend Caregiver
Comfort Keepers —Sioux Falls, SD
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Zookeeper (Ungulate)

Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium
Sioux Falls, SD

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 an hour

Qualifications

Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Microsoft Outlook
Field tractors
Employee relationship building
Driver's License
Dump truck
Emergency response readiness
Basic firearms training

Full Job Description

Join us at the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium as a member of our Ungulate team!

Job Summary

Zookeepers are responsible for the specialized work involving all the health and wellbeing of native and exotic animals through feeding, enclosure maintenance, behavioral observation, training, enrichment and health care maintenance and treatment. This position works with a variety of ungulates which includes Black Rhinos, Reticulated Giraffes, Eastern Bongo, Grevy’s Zebras, Bactrian Camels, and Bison.

Essential Functions

Provide all aspects of daily care for the animals in assigned exhibits and holding areas including but not limited to:
- Innovative animal husbandry that is in compliance with AZA and USDA standards.
- Preparation and feeding of approved diets.
- Monitoring of physical and behavioral aspects of the animals under assigned care.
- Implementation of the behavioral program of the animals under assigned care which include the animal training (operant conditioning) and enrichment programs.
- Designing and maintaining proper animal enclosures/props/exhibits.
- Utilizing preventative husbandry techniques and providing proactive health care as required.
- Provide proper care for neonates and young (may require care outside of normal working hours).
Maintain exhibits and holding areas in a clean, aesthetically pleasing, and presentable condition at all times. Includes performing general maintenance and repair of exhibits: painting, repairing fences and shelters, abating erosion, removing weeds, and snow removal. Maintains the cleanliness of other areas such as breakrooms, hallways etc.
Observe the animal collection for any signs of illness, lethargy, injury, or dietary problems and report any problems to the Veterinarian, Area Supervisor, and/or Director of Animal Care.
Assist the Veterinarian, Area Supervisor, and/or Director of Animal Care in routine animal examinations and medicate animals with any prescribed treatments.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees as well as interact and communicate well with the general public.
Maintain daily reports, medical records, enrichment logs, and other records as needed in the assigned area.
Give presentations to guests on a regular basis (Keeper Chats) and answers guests questions about animals and exhibits. This engagement of Zoo’s guests should extend to being willing to provide Behind the Scenes area tours, participate in media related events, participate in public relations projects and work special events in area as necessary.
Capture, handle, and move animals using accepted Great Plains Zoo practices to facilitate internal movement, external shipping, medical procedures, or normal routines. Perform basic restraint, crating/uncrating and transport of animals as required and must have the ability to operate various sizes of animal squeeze cages.
Other duties as assigned by the Area Supervisor and/or Director of Animal Care & Conservation.

Competency

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Must be flexible, self-motivated, enthusiastic and a team player.
Must demonstrate punctual attendance, reliability and good time management skills.
Must be capable of dealing with emergencies calmly and efficiently.
Must be able to shoot rifles, shotguns and capture dart guns as required and/or directed to assist in the animal escape and recovery plan.
Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position helps to oversee and train Junior Zookeepers, interns, volunteers and seasonal employees; however, this position does not have any direct reports.

Work Environment

Must be able to tolerate and be exposed to strong odors, toxic or caustic chemicals, dust, hay, animal fur/hair/dander, and wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and all variable outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Demands

Must be able to climb ladders/stairs, lift crates/animals and / or equipment weighing 70 lbs., operate mowers, handle fires hoses, operate weed eaters, hay elevators, motorized carts, tractors, dump truck, pickup truck, load and operate wheel barrows loaded up to 150 lbs., be agile and flexible to maneuver in and around the animals within exhibits, corrals and holding areas.

Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Biology, Animal Science or other related degree; or an equivalent level of work experience and education as determined by the hiring authority.

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous animal training and/or Zookeeper experience.
Experience in an AZA accredited facility is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Maintain a current tetanus vaccination (5 years) and be willing to be TB tested annually.
Must be certified or able to become certified in CPR/AED within 1 year of employment.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings as required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
Covid-19 and Flu Vaccines encouraged; must following masking protocols as determined by organization.

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