Animal Care Supervisor

Job overview

The Animal Care Supervisor works onsite at the Chattanooga Zoo in Chattanooga, TN. The posting lists pay of $24.50 per hour. The position provides primary support to the Director of Animal Care & Conservation and serves the zoo's Animal Care Department. The supervisor supports animal-care operations by overseeing coverage, responding to time-sensitive situations, and coordinating emergency preparedness. The role helps maintain animal-care and safety standards while supporting staff, guest relations, and zoo operations when needed.

What you'll do

• Provide onsite supervision during and after normal operating hours
• respond to animal husbandry, safety, emergency, and guest-relations issues
• serve as the department contact for time-sensitive or emergency situations
• coordinate emergency response
• lead emergency drills and preparations as assigned
• adjust schedules to maintain minimum coverage
• monitor weather and update animal-care staff
• serve as an Animal Manager on Duty.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

animal care supervisor

chattanooga tn

chattanooga zoo

animal husbandry

animal care department

emergency response

zoo operations

animal manager on duty

animal care leadership

$24.50 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an associate's degree in biology, zoology, environmental education, or a related field and at least ten years of paid zoo animal-care experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

About the employer

Chattanooga Zoo is hiring for this role. Industry: Zoos and Botanical Gardens. Sector: 71.