Animal Keeper Resume Samples
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12537 Greenholt Turnpike
Dallas
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+1 (555) 380 7891
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Dallas
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Experience
Experience
Philadelphia, PA
Animal Keeper
Philadelphia, PA
Klocko-McDermott
Philadelphia, PA
Animal Keeper
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation, behavioral conditioning and enrichment, and reporting pertinent information to zoological managers
- Maintaining daily records, collecting and logging information and ensuring this information is communicated to management and the central animal record keeping system
- Maintaining records, collecting and logging information and insuring the information is communicated to management and the central record keeping systems of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Maintaining daily records, collecting and logging information and insuring this information is communicated to management and the central record keeping system of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- This position has the possibility of working from 5AM to midnight
- Demonstrated strong guest focus
- Provide animal information and conservation messages through guest and cast interaction
New York, NY
Salaried Animal Keeper
New York, NY
Runolfsdottir-Ullrich
New York, NY
Salaried Animal Keeper
- Maintaining records, collecting and logging information and insuring this information is communicated to management and the central record keeping system of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- The work includes physical labor in ambient outdoor temperatures and weather conditions in Central Florida, which may include extreme heat and humidity
- These positions are part of the third shift. Night differential pay applies and keepers will work four – ten hour days on a routine shift
- Keepers also provide animal information and conservation messages through guest and cast interaction
- Demonstrated strong “guest” focus
- Cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation, behavioral conditioning and enrichment, and reporting pertinent information to zoological managers
- Interact on a regular basis with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators and scientists
present
San Francisco, CA
Conservation Station Salaried Animal Keeper
San Francisco, CA
Schuster, Fritsch and Boyer
present
San Francisco, CA
Conservation Station Salaried Animal Keeper
present
- Responsible for the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning and enrichment of the animal collection
- Maintaining the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning and enrichment of 2.6 African elephants
- Maintaining the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning and enrichment of 3.6 African elephants
- Maintaining the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning and enrichment of the animal collection
- They will also provide animal information and conservation messages through guest and cast interaction
- Keepers also interact on a regular basis with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators and scientists
- Keepers also interact on a regular basis with maintenance, operations managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators and scientists. Keepers also provide animal information and conservation messages through guest and cast interactions
Education
Education
School Degree in Biology
School Degree in Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
School Degree in Biology
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Animal Keeper Resume Examples & Samples
- Proven experience in applying operant conditioning techniques in the field
- Proven strong interpersonal and partnering skills
- Ability to work in a large team environment
- Ability to work in an environment that is continually changing
- Demonstrated strong guest focus
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Zoology or related field
- 3 year full time primate or carnivore care experience in a AZA related facility
- High school degree or equivalent plus a minimum of either
- Four years paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards, and at least one year of verifiable college course work (30 semester hours) or
- Five years paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards
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Animal Keeper Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintaining the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning and enrichment of 2.6 African elephants
- Ensuring the daily routines of cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation and reporting medical needs and abnormal conditions to zoological managers
- Maintaining daily records, collecting and logging information and insuring this information is communicated to management and the central record keeping system of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Demonstrated strong “guest” focus
- Experience working with African elephants
- High school degree or equivalent plus a minimum of either: 3 years of paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards and two years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours) with an emphasis in zoology, biology, animal science, animal management, agriculture, psychology, wildlife management, environmental science, etc. -or- 4 years of paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards and one year of verifiable college course work (30 semester hours)
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Salaried Animal Keeper Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintaining the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning and enrichment of the animal collection
- Ensuring the routines of cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation and reporting medical needs and abnormal conditions to zoological managers
- Maintaining records, collecting and logging information and insuring this information is communicated to management and the central record keeping system of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- The work includes physical labor in ambient outdoor temperatures and weather conditions in Central Florida, which may include extreme heat and humidity
- These positions are part of the third shift. Night differential pay applies and keepers will work four – ten hour days on a routine shift
- A practical understanding of operant conditioning is desired
- 2 year associates or 4 year college degree in biology or related field strongly preferred
- Experience working with African elephants, rhinos, hoofed stock or carnivores desired, but not required
- Computer literacy
- 1 year of paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards or 2 years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours) with an emphasis in zoology, biology, animal science, animal management, agriculture, psychology, wildlife management, environmental science, etc
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Conservation Station Salaried Animal Keeper Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning and enrichment of the animal collection
- Daily accountabilities include but are not limited to cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation, reporting medical needs and abnormal conditions to zoological managers as well as a strong emphasis on Guest interactions in both informal talks as well as more formal, on microphone presentations
- Training with a practical understanding of operant conditioning as it relates to the daily management and research of the species under care is required
- Demonstrated strong partnering skills
- Demonstrated strong observation, evaluation and data collecting skills
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Animal Keeper Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation, behavioral conditioning and enrichment, and reporting pertinent information to zoological managers
- The desired candidate will also have a practical understanding of operant conditioning as it relates to the daily management and research of the species in their care
- The candidate must be able to interact on a regular basis with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators and scientists
- They will also provide animal information and conservation messages through guest and cast interaction
- Experience working with a wide variety of taxa with a strong emphasis on operant conditioning is desired. Demonstrated strong observation, evaluation and data collecting skills
- 3+ years full time experience with large mixed species exhibits and/or African carnivores
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Salaried Animal Keeper Resume Examples & Samples
- Cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation, behavioral conditioning and enrichment, and reporting pertinent information to zoological managers
- Interact on a regular basis with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators and scientists
- Provide animal information and conservation messages through guest and cast interaction
- Three years paid experience as a keeper in a AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards, and at least two years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours) or
- Experience working with a wide variety of taxa with a strong emphasis on operant conditioning is desired
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Animal Keeper Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintaining the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning and enrichment of 3.6 African elephants
- Ensuring the daily routines of cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation and reporting medical needs and abnormal conditions to Zoological Managers
- Maintaining daily records, collecting and logging information and ensuring this information is communicated to management and the central animal record keeping system
- The work includes physical labor in ambient outdoor temperatures and weather conditions in Central Florida, which may include extreme heat and humidity. A practical understanding of operant conditioning is desired
- Keepers are part of the area animal team and must work effectively in a team environment
- Keepers also interact on a regular basis with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators and scientists
- Keepers also provide animal information and conservation messages through guest and cast interaction
- High school degree or equivalent plus a minimum of either: three years paid experience as a keeper in a AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards
- At least two years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours) with an emphasis in zoology, biology, animal science, animal management, agriculture, psychology, wildlife management, environmental science, etc
- Or- four years paid experience as a keeper in a AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards, and at least one year of verifiable college course work (30 semester hours)
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Salaried Animal Keeper Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintaining the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning and enrichment of Ituri Forest collection which includes; Black rhino, okapi, Nile hippo, bongo, kudu, Nile crocodile
- Position may require working a variety of shifts including early morning start times (5AM) or late evening ending times (12AM)
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks
- Experience working with Black rhino, okapi, Nile hippo, bongo, kudu, Nile crocodile
- Demonstrated strong emphasis on knowledge of hoof-stock behavior and management
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Salaried Animal Keeper Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintain the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning and enrichment of the animal collection
- Ensure the daily routines of cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation and reporting medical needs and abnormal conditions to zoological managers
- Train in a practical understanding of operant conditioning as it relates to the daily management and research of the species under care
- Combined five years of post-high school education and animal care experience. Minimum of at least 3 years paid experience in an AZA accredited institution or equivalent
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Zoology or related field
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Salaried Animal Keeper Resume Examples & Samples
- Interacting on a regular basis with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators and scientists
- Providing animal information and conservation messages through guest and cast interaction
- Bachelor’s in Zoology or related fields
- Associate’s Degree in Zoology, biological sciences or related field
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Salaried Animal Keeper Resume Examples & Samples
- This Animal Keeper role will work with a large team of Animal Keepers and Zoological Managers who primarily care for the ambassador birds and mammals which participate in Guest presentations and programs. It also includes the domestic animals at Affection Section, the area’s tamarins and marmosets, and periodic handling of different ectothermic species
- Daily tasks include: behavioral conditioning, enrichment, cleaning, animal observation, documentation, diet preparation, and effectively communicating pertinent information to zoological managers and teammates
- Conservation Station animal keepers provide dynamic guest engagement through knowledge, experience, and great performance skills
- Our team regularly interacts with our partners in maintenance, operations, horticulture, education, science, and our veterinary team
- Experience working with a wide variety of taxa with a strong emphasis on operant conditioning
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well with others in a large team environment
- Completion of professional animal training and/or management workshops
- Commitment to conservation actions and environmental education
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Animal Keeper Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintaining records, collecting and logging information and insuring the information is communicated to management and the central record keeping systems of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- This position has the possibility of working from 5AM to midnight
- Keepers also interact on a regular basis with maintenance, operations managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators and scientists. Keepers also provide animal information and conservation messages through guest and cast interactions
- Has at least 3 years of paid AZA experiences
- Experience working with giraffe, various hoof-stock, and painted dogs
- High school degree or equivalent plus a minimum of either 1 year of paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards-or- 2 years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours) with an emphasis in zoology, biology, animal science, animal management, agriculture, psychology, wildlife management, environmental sciences
