Provides scientific and technical assistance in the management of the animal collection and assists in conducting various research or field conservation projects.

Maintains computer records on the animal collection and applies for permits and licenses to hold or transport animals.

Responsible for the botanical collection and its application to the animal collection, as well as daily maintenance of the institution’s grounds.

Oversees an institution’s entire animal collection and animal management staff. Responsible for strategic collection planning.

Manages some or all of an institution’s animal collection. For instance, there may be a curator of mammals, or a curator of rainforest species.

Supervises a section or department of the institution; provides training and scheduling for keepers.

Provides primary animal care for a department.

Provides daily care to the institution’s animals, including diet preparation, cleaning, general exhibit maintenance, and recordkeeping.

Assists the veterinarian and provides care to the animals under the supervision of the veterinarian.

Responsible for the healthcare program for the animal collection and the maintenance of health records.