CARNIVORE KEEPER
Worldwide
Zoo Consultants is a global leader in the creation, development and management
of a wide variety of specialized animal facilities and projects: From
Zoological Parks, Public Aquariums and Animal Sanctuaries, to living museums
and immersive animal-based education centers.
Worldwide Zoo Consultants is expanding and looking to recruit a talented
Carnivore Keeper for an exciting conservation initiative in the Middle East.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day husbandry operations at the Endagered
Species Breeding Facility. Primary responsibilities include the care and
wellbeing of the resident endangered Arabian Leopards, the maintenance of all
the habitats, and to have a positive, hardworking approach within the Carnivore
Department.
Duties
• Undertake daily operations within the Carnivore Department to ensure the
highest level of safety, courtesy, education, efficiency and operational
readiness at all times.
• Maintain positive representation to professional agencies, institutions and
various committees.
• Compliance with health and safety standards in accordance with local
municipality rules and regulations.
• Provide excellent animal care and ensure habitats meet compliance of facility
specific policies and procedures.
• Ensure the correct diet and appropriate quantities are fed to the animals.
• Perform daily animal husbandry tasks, health checks, animal behaviour
observation and training.
• Maintain strict health & safety compliance.
• Ensure all animals are visually checked and numbers recorded daily.
• Maintain BOH areas carefully, ensuring they are clean, rubbish cleared, and
equipment stored in the correct place.
• Once locked away, ensure exhibits are clear of any rubbish and fencing is
checked.
• Follow the prescribed lock up procedure (for carnivores – buddy system).
• Ensure animals have fresh water at all times.
• Ensure that animals have access to shelter at all times.
• Perform duties in order to reduce loss/waste, control costs and accurately
communicate expenses.
• Assist in the maintenance and implementation of new habitats and educational
opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date records on animal health, system maintenance, system
checks and stock reports.
• Monitor and identify animal health concerns.
• Communicate to the Conservation Manager and Veterinary staff any animal
health concerns to develop and implement a care or treatment plan.
• Compliance of all policy and procedure documents.
• Assist in emergency situations to minimize damage, loss or injury to team
members, animals or company property.
• Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Housing stipend
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
Position Requirements
• 3 years + animal husbandry, zoo experience required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong listening, presentation and decision-making skills.
• Committed to the care and welfare of animals.
• Must be passionate about the job.
• Good attendance.
• Good work record.
• Good timekeeping.
Please send a one-page cover letter with your resume to
recruitment@worldwidezoo.com with the position you are applying for in the
subject line.
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