Animal Caretaker NA-05

This position is located at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Knowledge of animals' characteristics, needs and behavior, and skill in observing, handling and caring for animals.
• Able to follow complex instructions, ability to maintain records.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be thoroughly familiar with the care, grooming, feeding, and maintenance of animals, must be able to quickly detect signs of ill health of animals by observing changes in behavior or appearance and to take emergency action until veterinary help is available.
• Familiar with special feed requirements, different types of feed and feed supplements, and apply this knowledge to increase and decrease the amounts of feed for over or underweight animals or to change diets for young, pregnant, or nursing animals.
• Must be able to perform routine maintenance required on the stalls, kennels or premises.

Experience MUST be clearly reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered This job does not have an education qualification requirement.