Top 11 Zoologists & botanists Jobs in Virginia

FT Zookeeper
Leesburg Animal Park —Leesburg, VA
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Flexible schedule
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On-Call Senior Bat Biologist
ICF —Reston, VA
- $67,355 - $138,549 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
ZOOKEEPER, Animal Care Department
Metro Richmond Zoo —Moseley, VA
- $16 - $21 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- Medication administration
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Store discount
- Paid holidays
Animal Ambassador Specialist
Virginia Zoological Society —Norfolk, VA
- $17.00 - $19.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Research
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Research Specialist
Virginia Tech —Blacksburg, VA
- $55,336 - $59,253 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Postdoctoral Associate
Virginia Tech —Blacksburg, VA
- $53,550 - $65,029 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
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Lead Aquarist
Maymont Foundation —Richmond, VA
- From $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Management
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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FT Zookeeper

Leesburg Animal Park
Leesburg, VA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Zoo experience
Customer communication
Outdoor work experience
Customer service
In-person customer service
Public speaking
Exotic animal handling
Animal care
Organizational skills
Animal husbandry
ZooKeeper
Time management

Full Job Description

Seeking experienced ZooKeeper staff at the Leesburg Animal Park in Leesburg, Virginia. Stong preference for full-time availability.

*Please do not apply for this position if you do not have professional experience caring for large animals and/or exotics.*

Responsibilities include the following:

-Day-to-day husbandry including: preparing diets, feed and water animals, clean, sanitize, maintain animal living quarters.

-Observe and report animal behavior and maintain records.

-Properly maintain exhibits, animal facilities, and equipment.

-Daily animal handling & ability to follow enrichment protocols.

-Ability to work in a team environment.

-Engage with customers in educational shows, encounters & rides.

Qualifications include:

-Minimum 1 year of paid experience working with large and/or exotic animals.

-Must be 18 years of age or older.

-Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

-Ability to work a flexible schedule that requires weekends and holidays.

-Able to work effectively in all conditions (heat, rain, snow, etc.)

-Time management skills in a high-paced environment.

-Excellent customer service skills.

-Public speaking experience preferred, but not required.

-Communication and organizational skills.

Preference given to applicants with experience caring for exotics or large animals in a zoo environment.

Please do not call the park about job posting.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Experience:

professional Animal Keeper: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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FT Zookeeper

On-Call Senior Bat Biologist

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Research Specialist

Postdoctoral Associate

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