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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