Animal
Care Specialist
zoOceanarium Group
specializes in developing and operating world class aquariums, zoos and
nature-based science centers. We provide services from concept design to
managing daily operations and everything in between. With over 100 full time
employees from all over the globe, zoOceanarium Group consists of animal care
specialists, animal trainers, veterinarians, design specialists, project
managers and operational staff.
zoOceanarium Group
is continuing to expand their team and looking to recruit a talented Animal
Care Specialist for an exciting new facility in the United Arab Emirates. As an
Animal Care Specialist, you will be responsible for the wellbeing of a diverse collection
of plants & animals within a large tropical rainforest bio-dome. A varied
and unique role, you will be working with a variety of species, as well as a
multicultural team. To be successful in the role, you will work as part of the
animal care team to complete daily husbandry as well as other animal care
related tasks. Experience working with birds, small mammals and invertebrates
is essential. Aquarium experience and scuba certification will be an added
advantage.
Duties:
• Animal husbandry
• Prepare and
maintain animal exhibits
• Complete and
maintain daily husbandry reports
• Conducting public
animal presentations that inspire guests
• Other duties as
required
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
with housing stipend
• 26 days of
vacation plus 10 to 14 public holidays per year
• One round trip
flight to your home country every year, after the completion of 2 years
• Company covers all
work permits, residence visas & health insurance
• Fantastic
opportunity for career growth
Position Requirements:
• Extensive
experience working with birds, small mammals & invertebrates essential
• Aquarium
experience and scuba certification will be a plus
• Experience
developing and training in an aquarium or zoo environment using positive
reinforcement methods
• Excellent public
speaking and presentation skills
• Good
organizational and communication skills
• Willing to work
shifts (early mornings and late nights)
Please send a
one-page cover letter with your resume to recruitment@zooceanarium.com
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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