Wild Animal Keeper
The Wildlife Conservation Society is currently seeking a qualified individual with herpetology and crocodile husbandry experience to fill a Wild Animal Keeper position. The successful candidate for this animal care position must be motivated, energetic, and a team-oriented individual.

Responsibilities include providing daily husbandry, enrichment, training, observation, and record keeping for animals in the collection. One year recent, full time paid experience in the handling, feeding and care of animals in a zoo or on a stock farm, or one academic year of full time study in animal husbandry or related fields in a school of agriculture or veterinary science, or an equivalent combination of education or experience. Bachelors of Science degree preferred. Candidates with a degree in biology or a related field or with experience in an AZA institution will be given preference.

Starting salary is $32,176 with a full range of benefits.

To apply send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@wcs.org

David Meyer
Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx, New York
W- 718-220-6785
F- 718-220-2464

3-10-2008