The Chattanooga Zoo is looking for a Registrar. So what does our registrar do? It varies from zoo to zoo but here at the Chattanooga Zoo that person oversees both the husbandry and medical records we keep for each of our animals. Every AZA-accredited zoo (like us) is required to keep good records of what goes on with their animals. We record everything - their weights, behavior, medications, physical exams, and anesthesia reports.
- Our registrar is responsible for training keepers on how to enter information and make sure everything is accurate and up to date.
- They also help with animal transactions when we are planning to bring in new animals or animals we send out to other zoos.
- Usually state and federal permits are needed for these transfers, in addition to other permits required by the zoo. Transportation arrangements need to be set up, flights booked or drivers scheduled.
- The Registrar will work with our Curator to help get all these ducks/warthogs/giraffes in a row.
- Registrars both depict and represent the significant changes that have occurred in North American zoos over the last few decades, from urban institutions exhibiting exotic animals for entertainment, to a globalized collective enterprise for conservation and education.
Experience Required
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in biology, records management or another related field. Minimum one (1) year’s experience with records management, database management or administration, informatics or information technology. • Any combination of equivalent education and experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Knowledge of: o Cooperative animal management programs such as studbooks, SSPs, TAGs, etc. o Animal welfare standards and wildlife laws and regulations specific to exhibition, breeding, domestic and international transport. o AZA standards, specifically those related to recordkeeping and animal transportation. o USDA standards, specifically those related to recordkeeping and animal transportation. • Experience with animal record keeping software such as ZIMS, Tracks or equivalent for managing zoological records. • Completion of the Zoological Registrars Association (ZRA) Training Certificate Program, and/or professional certifications in records or museum management (CRM, CRA, etc.).
Further Comments
The Friends of the Zoo, Inc (Chattanooga Zoo) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Zoo will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Perks
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Short-term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k), Roth IRA, PTO & Paid Holidays
Salary
Dependant upon experience
