Oakland Zoo
Relief Keeper, Veterinary Hospital
Oakland Zoo, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
*This is a temporary position, anticipated to last until 9/30/2025. Extension is possible but not guaranteed. This is a relief, as needed, positionnumber of working days can range from 0-20 days per month*
Pay Rate: $24.19 per hour
Applications are due by December 12, 2024
Note: Please upload references with your application.
Position Summary
The Relief Hospital Keeper plays an integral role in maintaining the physical health and psychological well-being of the animals at Oakland Zoo's Veterinary Hospital. Daily work includes the physical tasks associated with feeding, enrichment, and maintenance of the animals' living areas, and analytical tasks of planning record-keeping and communication with team members. The Hospital keeper trains, guides and supervises volunteers and interns and may be expected to represent the Zoo in a variety of public settings including instructional classes and casual communication with Zoo guests.
Work hours: 8AM-4:30PM
Essential Job Duties As needed care of animals in Oakland Zoo's Veterinary Hospital, including feeding, maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions for animals and facilities Provide dependable coverage and support for full-time staff Provide physical and psycho-social health evaluation of animals Provide an ongoing program of appropriate enrichment for each species and individual animal Develop and/or maintain appropriate string, department and Zoo records Willingness and ability to participate in animal medical procedures including postmortem Support veterinary team with non-husbandry tasks including laundry, package pickup, prescription delivery, veterinary assisting on procedures and for patients including medication administration Who You Are
Minimum of 1 years' experience in the care of captive wildlife in the zoo field Have a flexible schedule with ability to work weekends and Holidays Knowledgeable about the habits and hazards of working with wild, dangerous animals; willingness to work with some physical risk while observing proper safety precautions Knowledge and experience in behavioral modification programs including animal training and enrichment Able to work cooperatively and communicate well with co-workers and supervisors and demonstrate good public relations skills with zoo guests. Able to work independently and maintain reliable and consistent attendance, which is critical to the function of the Animal Care Department. Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (i.e., feed sack) and move a minimum of 120 lbs. (i.e., hay bale); ability to traverse long distances on uneven terrain in variable environmental conditions (e.g., steep, muddy, etc.) Experience or ability to learn to operate heavy equipment such as Bobcat, excavator, backhoe, and/or lift Valid driver's license and clean driving record Willingness to work outside normal business hours including weekends and holidays Good written and verbal communications skills Bonus if you have
Bachelor's degree in zoology, biology, or a related field. Knowledge, Skills, and Qualities-
May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.
Communication
- communicates respectfully and effectively with stakeholders across identities Dependability
- demonstrates trustworthiness and reliability, including while working with little or no direct supervision Inclusive Culture
- fosters a culture of mutual respect, transparency, collaboration and belonging which allows all employees to feel appreciated, included, and valued. Organization
- strong attention to details and able to build and/or maintain efficient systems Passion
- wholeheartedly believes in, represents, and models Oakland Zoo's mission and PRIDE values at all times Time management
- strong capabilities with a demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple commitments Wildlife Aware
- understands mission to support the conservation and welfare of animals at the Zoo, locally and globally. This is demonstrated by a willingness/passion to reflect this mission in all actions and to continue to learn how to take action for wildlife Sustainability
- oriented toward the mission and values of Oakland Zoo and able to put those into practice by finding creative and resourceful ways to develop sustainable practices within your role and department
Who We Are
Oakland Zoo (managed by The Conservation Society of California) is an award-winning facility stretching 100 acres and overlooking the city of Oakland atop the hills of beautiful Knowland Park. Our mission is to inspire respect for and stewardship of the natural world, while providing a quality visitor experience. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Zoo is part of the largest conservation organization in the nation. Our employees take PRIDE in our values of being Positive, Respectful, Inquisitive, Driven and Effective members of a team who places the care of our animals, stewardship of the natural environment, and the experience of our guests at the forefront of all that we do.
Oakland Zoo's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access
We believe that all people should have safe access to the Zoo and culturally relevant and responsive experiences with our staff, programs, and curriculum. Oakland Zoo is also striving to create an equitable and inclusive internal culture where all staff members feel represented and valued for their identities and lived experiences. We examine how power, bias, race, and other aspects of identity impact our organization. We work to build a culture of continuous learning and improvement toward a vision of equity and belonging for all staff. We are looking for team members who can actively join us in this process. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community in which we exist and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ identifying folks, and women to apply.
The Conservation Society of California is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, QAOV status, or other characteristics protected by law. The Conservation Society of California also promotes respect for all people and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Oakland Zoo participates in E-Verify to verify work authorization.
Pay Rate: $24.19 per hour
Applications are due by December 12, 2024
Note: Please upload references with your application.
Position Summary
The Relief Hospital Keeper plays an integral role in maintaining the physical health and psychological well-being of the animals at Oakland Zoo's Veterinary Hospital. Daily work includes the physical tasks associated with feeding, enrichment, and maintenance of the animals' living areas, and analytical tasks of planning record-keeping and communication with team members. The Hospital keeper trains, guides and supervises volunteers and interns and may be expected to represent the Zoo in a variety of public settings including instructional classes and casual communication with Zoo guests.
Work hours: 8AM-4:30PM
Essential Job Duties As needed care of animals in Oakland Zoo's Veterinary Hospital, including feeding, maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions for animals and facilities Provide dependable coverage and support for full-time staff Provide physical and psycho-social health evaluation of animals Provide an ongoing program of appropriate enrichment for each species and individual animal Develop and/or maintain appropriate string, department and Zoo records Willingness and ability to participate in animal medical procedures including postmortem Support veterinary team with non-husbandry tasks including laundry, package pickup, prescription delivery, veterinary assisting on procedures and for patients including medication administration Who You Are
Minimum of 1 years' experience in the care of captive wildlife in the zoo field Have a flexible schedule with ability to work weekends and Holidays Knowledgeable about the habits and hazards of working with wild, dangerous animals; willingness to work with some physical risk while observing proper safety precautions Knowledge and experience in behavioral modification programs including animal training and enrichment Able to work cooperatively and communicate well with co-workers and supervisors and demonstrate good public relations skills with zoo guests. Able to work independently and maintain reliable and consistent attendance, which is critical to the function of the Animal Care Department. Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (i.e., feed sack) and move a minimum of 120 lbs. (i.e., hay bale); ability to traverse long distances on uneven terrain in variable environmental conditions (e.g., steep, muddy, etc.) Experience or ability to learn to operate heavy equipment such as Bobcat, excavator, backhoe, and/or lift Valid driver's license and clean driving record Willingness to work outside normal business hours including weekends and holidays Good written and verbal communications skills Bonus if you have
Bachelor's degree in zoology, biology, or a related field. Knowledge, Skills, and Qualities-
May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.
Communication
- communicates respectfully and effectively with stakeholders across identities Dependability
- demonstrates trustworthiness and reliability, including while working with little or no direct supervision Inclusive Culture
- fosters a culture of mutual respect, transparency, collaboration and belonging which allows all employees to feel appreciated, included, and valued. Organization
- strong attention to details and able to build and/or maintain efficient systems Passion
- wholeheartedly believes in, represents, and models Oakland Zoo's mission and PRIDE values at all times Time management
- strong capabilities with a demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple commitments Wildlife Aware
- understands mission to support the conservation and welfare of animals at the Zoo, locally and globally. This is demonstrated by a willingness/passion to reflect this mission in all actions and to continue to learn how to take action for wildlife Sustainability
- oriented toward the mission and values of Oakland Zoo and able to put those into practice by finding creative and resourceful ways to develop sustainable practices within your role and department
Who We Are
Oakland Zoo (managed by The Conservation Society of California) is an award-winning facility stretching 100 acres and overlooking the city of Oakland atop the hills of beautiful Knowland Park. Our mission is to inspire respect for and stewardship of the natural world, while providing a quality visitor experience. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Zoo is part of the largest conservation organization in the nation. Our employees take PRIDE in our values of being Positive, Respectful, Inquisitive, Driven and Effective members of a team who places the care of our animals, stewardship of the natural environment, and the experience of our guests at the forefront of all that we do.
Oakland Zoo's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access
We believe that all people should have safe access to the Zoo and culturally relevant and responsive experiences with our staff, programs, and curriculum. Oakland Zoo is also striving to create an equitable and inclusive internal culture where all staff members feel represented and valued for their identities and lived experiences. We examine how power, bias, race, and other aspects of identity impact our organization. We work to build a culture of continuous learning and improvement toward a vision of equity and belonging for all staff. We are looking for team members who can actively join us in this process. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community in which we exist and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ identifying folks, and women to apply.
The Conservation Society of California is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, QAOV status, or other characteristics protected by law. The Conservation Society of California also promotes respect for all people and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Oakland Zoo participates in E-Verify to verify work authorization.