Facility

African Safari Wildlife Park

Closing Date

Description

Reports To: Director of Wildlife

Position Summary: To assist the Director of Wildlife (DOW) in the management of the animal collection at African Safari Wildlife Park. To provide keeper supervision in the absence of the DOW.

Major Job Responsibilities:
• Reports directly to the DOW
• Will gain knowledge of all AZA and USDA standards of care and husbandry related to the animal collection
• Will assist DOW in oversight of the Capture Team including training, qualification, drill practice and feedback, maintenance of equipment, and record keeping
• Responsible for maintenance of the MSDS books for the Veterinary Clinic and Keeper areas
• Responsible for compiling and keeping current the Animal Diet Book. Will participate in animal diet and nutrition determination
• Will work with the DOW and keeper staff to create/ document enrichment, and participate in additions or changes in enrichment practice
• Will assist the Veterinarian in medical procedures. Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of the Veterinary Clinic
• Responsible for supervision of the keeper staff in the absence of the DOW including scheduling changes and job performance
• Will assist the keeper staff in the performance of their duties
• As needed with the assistance of the keeper staff will determine the need for veterinary intervention and make the necessary contacts
• Will ensure optimum husbandry of the animal collection in the absence of the DOW
• Responsible for park shutdown including gates and Walk-Thru
• Will report all concerns as necessary to the DOW
• Works with the DOW in exhibit design and alternation
• Together with the DOW responsible to assist in maintaining appropriate USFWS permits, USDA records and reports and compliance with all state and federal regulations related to the animal collection

Education and Pre-requisites

Necessary Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Knowledge of animal husbandry in a wide variety of species
• Five years’ experience working with exotic animals
• Excellent people and team building skills
• Knowledge of animal needs in exhibit design
• Veterinary technician skills helpful
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent public speaking and communication skills
• Capable of problem solving and crisis management
• Ability to multi-task
• Experience in management preferred
• Will present a friendly, courteous and helpful demeanor to all guests at all times

Essential Functions
• Walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above head, pull, bend, climb stairs and ladders, and carry up to 70lbs.
• Be able to stand for long periods of time up to 8 hours
• Be able to work in adverse weather conditions

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

How to apply:
1. Visit http://www.africansafariwildlifepark.com/_upload/documents/jobs.pdf African Safari Wildlife Park to complete the application.
2. Email completed application, cover letter and resume to info@africansafariwildlifepark.com
If you have questions please call 800-521-2660