Facility

Out of Africa Wildlife Park

Closing Date

Description

Applicant must be able to demonstrate abilities in the following areas:
• Performing husbandry tasks for and handling a wide variety of mammals, birds, and reptiles
• Assisting with minor veterinary procedures
• Keeping habitats and diet preparation areas clean and sanitary
• Preparing meat and vegetarian diets
• Record-keeping
• Performing daily educational presentations on microphone to large crowds about the mammals and reptiles in our department
• Landscaping and habitat maintenance
• Performing inventory evaluations

Education and Pre-requisites

• Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year experience working with small mammals in a zoo-type setting
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week, year around
• Must be able to work outside in extreme temperatures and weather conditions
• Must posses a high school diploma or equivalent but a college degree in an animal related field is a huge plus
• Must have valid ID and reliable transportation to work
• Must be capable of lifting 50+ pounds
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Compensation and benefits

• $9- $11 depending on experience
• Benefits consist of paid sick days and holidays after a 3-month probationary period, and vacation with pay after one year

Application instructions

• Send cover letter and resume to hcf_outofafrica@hotmail.com
• Provide a minimum of 2 references from previous employers including supervisor contact information
• Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later stage in the hiring process