Position
Overview
This is a full-time staff position
responsible for the daily animal husbandry of the Carnivore Department. The
scheduled shift is four days a week, 10-hour shifts, including weekends,
evenings, and holidays, unless otherwise decided by the department supervisor
or Curator. This position works independently and in a team environment to
apply the highest standards of animal care, enrichment, and training. They will
interact with the public to educate them about the Carnivore animals and
conservation efforts, providing keeper talks and encounters. Works closely with
the veterinarian staff to maintain animals’ good health and well-being.
- Performs the general daily care of the animals in
assigned exhibit and holding areas. Maintains exhibits and holding
areas in a clean and presentable condition at all times. Animals include
Sumatran Tigers, African Painted Dogs, Red Wolves, African Lions, bears,
and cheetahs.
- Must be comfortable utilizing firearms.
- Take part in the butchering and processing of diets
including animal carcasses.
- Carefully observes the animal collection for signs of
illness or injury and reports problems to the Carnivore Leadership Team
and Veterinarian Team.
- Works closely with the vet staff to diagnose and treat
medical needs of the collection. Assists with examinations and medical
procedures. Administers prescribed treatments.
- Prepares food in accordance with dietary requirements
and restrictions.
- Provides enrichment as agreed to by department
management.
- Trains animals for husbandry behaviors and guest
demonstrations
- Abides by department or species’ protocols to assure the
highest level of keeper and public safety.
- Conducts keeper talks and animal encounters as
scheduled by the Guest Services Department.
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by
the department.
- Performs restraint, crating/uncrating and general
transport of animals as needed.
- Participates in all safari activities and events, for
example, shows and after hour fundraisers, as required by management.
- Assists in data collection for approved research
projects.
- Responds to department emergencies to maintain guest
and animal safety.
- Cross trains into other departments to assist in animal
husbandry as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Previous experience working in a drive thru, or other
zoo environment preferred. College education in a zoological or related
field is preferred.
- Top priority is the safety for self, other staff,
guests, and animals.
- Valid driver license for a minimum of three-years with
a clean driving record.
- Able to endure extreme weather conditions.
- Able to bend, stoop, crawl and
walk on uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to pass drug test, including for marijuana.
- Able to work in a team and independently as needed.
- Health,
dental, and supplemental benefits after 60 days
- Sick
leave and paid time off
- Vet
and vehicle services at cost
- 40%
off in Restaurant and Gift Shop
- Free
membership
- Free
animal encounters
- Employee
parties throughout the year
This is a permanent, full-time position. Applications will
be accepted until position is filled.
Wildlife Safari is a drug-free workplace and applicants must
pass a drug screen (including for Marijuana) prior to being offered a position.
Wildlife Safari will consider all qualified applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws. Wildlife Safari will not discriminate against any
applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to
any position for which the applicant is qualified.
