Animal Caregiver Specialist - Keithville, United States - Chimp Haven

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation bonus
• Vision insurance

ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST

Job Classification
Title Class: Animal Care Specialist
Descriptive Title: Chimpanzee Caregiver; Animal Care Specialist
Shift: Day/Night/Weekend
FLSA: Non-exempt
Risk Level: 3

Primary Function
Provide care for the chimpanzees and their housing areas and improve well-being and prevent disease by close observation of chimpanzee behavior and careful cleaning procedures. Most duties performed with little direct supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and provide food to the chimpanzees
Clean and sanitize chimpanzee housing areas, equipment, and other related areas or materials. May use cleaning equipment.
Remove and replace bedding.
Observe chimpanzee behavior and appearance. Report unusual behavior or injuries.
Inspect all housing areas and bedding. Report any structural issues.
Transport food, bedding, or supplies from storage areas to animal areas.
Maintain records of health, behavior, cleaning, etc.
Maintain logs of staff training, group moves, group locations, and sanitizing schedules.
Provide assistance to Team Lead/Coordinator where needed in coordination with other departments.
Provide enrichment and training to chimpanzees as directed.
May administer medications and treatment under supervision.
May maintain stock of feed, bedding, and cleaning supplies.
May assist in planning and implementing special projects, including educational programs.
May assist behavioral or veterinary staff as directed.
May be designated as group leader and assist other animal caregivers as directed, including overseeing project leaders.
Assist coordinator in leading the team through daily activities. May be appointed team lead in absence of coordinator.
Assist in training new animal care staff.
Perform related duties as required.

Supervision and Responsibility
Reports to Team Lead/Coordinator, Animal Care Supervisor, Animal Care Manager and Colony Director, but expected to perform most duties with little supervision.
Provide direction for care staff on a daily basis, sometimes as Team Lead. Check ins with supervisor on weekends.
May oversee Project Leaders (tools, signs, locks, etc.) to ensure projects are being managed.
Mentor care staff at all levels. Demonstrate and train proper procedures.
Assists with training new employees.
May supervise volunteers.
Knowledgeable about variety of fields concepts, practices, and procedures.
Relies on pre-established guidelines and experience to plan and accomplish goals.
Exercises judgment to make recommendations for improvement.

Education and Experience Required
Bachelors degree in related field, veterinary technician degree, or AALAS laboratory Animal Technician certification required.
At least 3 years paid experience working with chimpanzees. A combination of experience and/or education may be considered.
Must be able to read and follow written and verbal instructions and write legibly and accurately.

Other Requirements and Working Conditions
This work will require bending, carrying, kneeling, lifting, listening, pulling, pushing, reading, speaking, squatting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, watching, and writing.
Must be able to routinely lift and carry 50lbs for short distances.
Must be able to assist in lifting chimpanzees (up to 75lbs).
Duties may require driving Chimp Haven vehicles and must have a valid drivers license and meet Chimp Havens motor vehicle operating standards.
Work may involve considerable outdoor work in various weather conditions.
Potential exists for animal bites and scratches.
Potential exposure to unpleasant odors, animal wastes, animal tissues and body fluids, toxic chemicals, zoonotic diseases (tuberculosis, shigella, etc.) infectious agents (Hepatitis B, C, HIV, etc.)
Weekend, holiday, and night work may be necessary.
Participation in a medical monitoring and surveillance program that includes hepatitis B and other inoculations is required.
Safety training, equipment, clothing, and supplies will be provided.

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