Animal Keeper Resume

Antonio Coker

480 Chapmans Lane

Albuquerque, NM 87114

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Job Objective To obtain an Animal Keeper position that enables me to make a positive contribution to company by utilizing my skills to their fullest potential.

Highlights of Qualifications:

• Substantial experience of handling and taking care of all animals of the zoological facility
• Extensive knowledge of animal husbandry, behavior, and food diets
• Commendable knowledge of a variety of wildlife and exotic animals
• Familiarity with all established workplace safety rules and practices
• Ability to monitor and assess conditions of animal health and behavior
• Ability to speak with colleagues, volunteers, and visitors, in a friendly manner

Professional Experience:

Animal Keeper

Kansas City Zoo – Kansas City, MO

August 2012 – Present

Responsibilities:

• Handled, controlled, and moved all assigned animals to intended locations, as needed.
• Prepared and administered appropriate food to animals residing in the facility.
• Detected, monitored, and reported all abnormal animal behaviors to the authorized personnel.
• Prepared and maintained animal-specific records, on a daily basis.
• Cleaned and tidied all animal enclosures and other facility areas, properly.
• Directed and mentored all assigned staff, volunteers, and part-time workers, efficiently.

Animal Keeper

Houston Zoo – Houston, TX

May 2009 – July 2012

Responsibilities:

• Swept, washed, and disinfected all animal enclosures and feeding areas.
• Prepared and provided animal-specific food items and enrichment devices.
• Identified, tracked, and reported sick and injured animals, in a timely manner.
• Held animals during veterinary visits and assisted in dispensing medications to them.
• Liaised with scientific personnel and assisted them in conducting animal studies.
• Organized and coordinated all animal-related educational and public events.

Education

Associate Degree in Animal Science

Blue Mountain Community College, Pendleton, OR