Associate Director, Elephant Health And Wellness
By The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee At , Hohenwald, 38462, Tn
Excellent knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite and specifically Excel database entry, management, and reporting.
Partner with Directors and Managers to provide quality animal health care, support services, and scientific management for Sanctuary initiatives.
Oversee comprehensive risk management practices to ensure compliance and workplace safety
Provide opportunity and serve as a mentor for education and professional training.
Proven experience in senior role leading veterinary services for elephant health and wellness services in human care environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Are you looking for a unique and exciting job? Become an Elephant Zookeeper and get up close and personal with some of the world's most majestic animals! You'll get to feed, bathe, and care for these gentle giants while learning about their behavior and habitats. Plus, you'll get to share your knowledge with visitors and help educate them about these amazing creatures. Join us today and make a difference in the lives of elephants!

Overview:

An Elephant Zookeeper is responsible for the care and maintenance of elephants in a zoo or animal sanctuary. They are responsible for providing the elephants with food, water, and medical care, as well as providing enrichment activities and monitoring the elephants’ behavior.

Detailed Job Description:

An Elephant Zookeeper is responsible for the daily care and maintenance of elephants in a zoo or animal sanctuary. This includes providing the elephants with food, water, and medical care, as well as providing enrichment activities and monitoring the elephants’ behavior. The Elephant Zookeeper must be knowledgeable about the species and be able to recognize signs of illness or distress. They must also be able to communicate effectively with other zookeepers and staff, as well as visitors to the zoo.

What is Elephant Zookeeper Job Skills Required?

• Knowledge of elephant behavior and biology
• Ability to recognize signs of illness or distress
• Ability to communicate effectively with other zookeepers and staff
• Ability to provide enrichment activities
• Ability to monitor the elephants’ behavior
• Ability to provide medical care
• Ability to provide food and water

What is Elephant Zookeeper Job Qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal science, or a related field
• Experience working with elephants
• Knowledge of animal husbandry and nutrition
• Knowledge of animal behavior and biology
• Ability to recognize signs of illness or distress
• Ability to communicate effectively with other zookeepers and staff
• Ability to provide enrichment activities
• Ability to monitor the elephants’ behavior
• Ability to provide medical care
• Ability to provide food and water

What is Elephant Zookeeper Job Knowledge?

• Knowledge of elephant behavior and biology
• Knowledge of animal husbandry and nutrition
• Knowledge of animal behavior and biology
• Knowledge of enrichment activities
• Knowledge of medical care
• Knowledge of nutrition

What is Elephant Zookeeper Job Experience?

• Experience working with elephants
• Experience providing enrichment activities
• Experience providing medical care
• Experience providing food and water
• Experience monitoring the elephants’ behavior

What is Elephant Zookeeper Job Responsibilities?

• Provide food, water, and medical care to the elephants
• Monitor the elephants’ behavior and recognize signs of illness or distress
• Provide enrichment activities to the elephants
• Communicate effectively with other zookeepers and staff
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for the elephants