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City of Livonia, MI

Animal Control Officer

Livonia, MI · On-site

$61K - $69K/yr

Direct responsibility for the care and upkeep of animals; * Professional animal handling or ... emphasis in Animal Behavior, Animal Studies, Animal Science, Criminal Justice, Public Safety ...

City of Livonia, MI

Animal Control Officer

Livonia, MI · On-site

$61K - $69K/yr

Direct responsibility for the care and upkeep of animals; * Professional animal handling or ... emphasis in Animal Behavior, Animal Studies, Animal Science, Criminal Justice, Public Safety ...

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City of Livonia

Animal Control Officer

Livonia, MI

$61K - $69K/yr

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Animal Control Officer, under the direction of the Director of Public ... Behavior, Animal Studies, Animal Science, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Animal Law, or closely ...

City of Livonia

Animal Control Officer

Livonia, MI · On-site

$67K/yr

Job Responsibilities The Animal Control Officer, under the direction of the Director of Public ... Have a bachelor's degree, or higher, with emphasis in Animal Behavior, Animal Studies, Animal ...

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County of St. Clair

Animal Care Technician

Port Huron, MI

$14.75 - $20/hr

... behavior of animals in quarantine or recovery May be tasked with procuring urine or fecal samples ... Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of the Animal Control or designee.

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Staff Veterinarian

Muskegon, MI · On-site

... of animal care and use activities. The SV may supervise direct reports, and in this role, will ... behavioral management, anesthesia, analgesia, necropsy, and/or other activities relating to ...

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Senior Director of Animal Care

Detroit Zoological Society

Royal Oak, MI

Full-time

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Job description

Senior Director of Animal Care The Senior Director of Animal Care plans, directs, and oversees all activities of animal care operations at the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide direction and oversight for all animal care team operations, including animal care, exhibit design, species planning, staff recruitment and training, team building, guest interaction activities, and inter-department relations.
  • Oversee recruitment and selection of the animal care team management staff.
  • Supervise taxonomic curators and evaluate employee performance.
  • Work collaboratively with the Associate VP of Life Sciences and the Director of Welfare on protocols, assessments, plans, and initiatives that ensure optimal animal care, health, and wellbeing for all taxonomic groups.
  • Instill a culture of trust, safety, and communication amongst the entire animal care team in collaboration with the Life Sciences leadership team.
  • Contribute to the development and implement policies and practices to ensure safe, effective policies and procedures of animal care, management, exhibition, transport, acquisition, disposition, and emergency response in coordination with the VP of Life Sciences.
  • Implement Living Animal Plan in coordination with taxonomic curators and VP of Life Sciences.
  • Ensure that all animal care facilities, policies, animal husbandry practices, and safety protocols exceed USDA licensing standards and AZA accreditation standards.
  • Oversee Detroit Zoo and BINC staff participation in cooperative management programs, such as studbooks, Species Survival Plans, and Taxon Advisory Groups.
  • Work closely with the Director of Conservation on initiatives including conservation goal setting, staffing field work, AZA Saving Animals from Extinction (SAFE) involvement, and planning.
  • Working knowledge of dive safety operations.
  • Contribute to strategic and other organizational planning.
  • Approve acquisition and disposition of animals.
  • Work closely with all members of the Life Sciences department to advance animal wellbeing and conservation research.
  • Prepare, submit, and monitor budgets.
  • Maintain records and provide written and verbal reports as required.
  • Represent the DZS at local, national, and international organization meetings and conferences.
  • Work across departments to elevate and ignite the DZS mission, vision, and core values.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in zoology, biology, animal behavior, or a closely related discipline.
  • Ten (10) years of progressive management experience in a zoo or related facility.
  • Seven (7) years of experience caring for captive wildlife.
  • Experience in zoo and/or aquarium curatorial capacities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Possess an affinity for animals and the capacity to make decisions based on the best interest of the animal, population, or species.
  • Must have strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills and practical time management skills.
  • Proven communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of USDA licensing standards and AZA accreditation standards and programs
  • Proven ability to advocate for the institution among various stakeholders.
  • Goal orientation, high energy with comfort demonstrating calculated risk-taking tolerance and strong decision-making ability.

Preferred
  • Advanced degree in zoology, biology, animal behavior, or a closely related discipline.

Working Conditions
The regular work schedule requires flexibility, including weekend and evening responsibilities. The work environment is generally comfortable, and much work is done inside in an office environment, but it may require work outdoors with exposure to seasonal weather conditions for special events, tours, and openings. The position may require occasional travel to other locations and will be exposed to computer monitors and the output from heating and cooling systems and fluorescent lighting.
Physical Requirements
This position may require the individual to sit for long periods and perform physical effort daily, such as walking, bending, stooping, and standing for an extended period. This role must also be able to use the telephone and computer and must be able to lift and move 50 pounds.
The individual must be able to perform the job's essential functions satisfactorily with or without accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Just as we value and celebrate biodiversity, the DZS celebrates the diversity of our human community. We are committed to ensuring that our programs and facilities are fully accessible to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all.

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