| Job Title |
Animal Keeper |
| Job Description |
Feeds, Waters, And Cleans Quarters Of Animals And Birds In
Zoo, Circus, Or Menagerie: Prepares Food For Charges By Chopping
Or Grinding Meat, Fish, Fruit, Or Vegetables; Mixing Prepared,
Dry, Or Liquid Commercial Feeds; Or Unbaling Forage Grasses.
Adds Vitamins Or Medication To Food As Prescribed By
Veterinarian (medical Ser.) 073.101-010. Fills Water Containers
And Places Food In Cages As Specified. Cleans Animals' Quarters,
Using Rake, Water Hose, And Disinfectant. Observes Animals To
Detect Illnesses And Injuries And Notifies Animal Keeper, Head
(amuse. & Rec.) 412.137-010 Or Veterinarian (medical Ser.) Of
Findings. Transfers Animals From One Enclosure To Another For
Purposes Such As Breeding, Giving Birth, Rearrangement Of
Exhibits, Or Shipping. Sets Temperature And Humidity Controls Of
Quarters As Specified. Answers Visitors' Questions Concerning
Animals' Habits Or Zoo Operations. Bathes And Grooms Animals As
Required. May Assist Veterinarian (medical Ser.) In Treatment Of
Animals For Illnesses And Injuries. May Assist Animal Trainer
(amuse. & Rec.) 159.224-010 Or Instructor In Presentation Of
Programs, Shows, Or Lectures. May Assist Maintenance Staff In
Cleaning Zoo Facilities. May Be Designated According To Animal
Cared For As Bear Keeper (amuse. & Rec.); Elephant Keeper
(amuse. & Rec.); Monkey Keeper (amuse. & Rec.); Or According To
Species As Bird Keeper (amuse. & Rec.); Mammal Keeper (amuse. &
Rec.). May Direct Activities Of Other Workers.
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