Animal Keeper
Job Summary:
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 continuing to expand their team and looking to recruit a
talented Animal Keeper for an exciting facility in Abu Dhabi. You will be
responsible for the day-to-day husbandry operations at the ESBP. Primary
responsibilities include the care and wellbeing of reptiles, dogs and small mammals, maintenance of all the habitats, and a
positive, hardworking approach within the Animal Keeper Department.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Undertake
daily operations within the Animal Keeper Department to ensure 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 diets and 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 correct place.
· Once
locked away ensure exhibits are clear of any rubbish and fencing is checked.
· Follow
the set lock up procedure (for carnivores – buddy system).
· Ensure
animals always have fresh water.
· Ensure
that animals always have access to shelter.
· Perform
duties 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 Animal Keeper Manager and Veterinary staff about 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.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· 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 your job.
· Good
attendance.
· Good
work record.
· Good
timekeeping.
Working Conditions:
· While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach
with hands and arms, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, and
operate objects, tools or controls, frequently required to lift and/or move up
to.
· Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception,
and the ability to focus
· The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job;
reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions
· While
performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near animals,
moves around mechanical parts, works in all types of weather conditions and is
frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
Benefits:
· Competitive salary
· Housing stipend
· Paid time off
· Health insurance
Disclaimer:
· The
above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by individuals assigned to this position; they are not intended
to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required
of personnel so classified
· Nothing
in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign
duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
· 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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