Facility

Wild Animal Safari

Closing Date

Description

Basic responsibilities
– Following correct safety procedures for working with all species animals
– All aspects of basic animal husbandry including cleaning/sanitizing animal enclosures, record keeping, operative conditioning/training
– Positive interaction with the public
– Creating enrichment experiences for the animals
– Food safety and preparation
– Administering medication or treatment under veterinary instruction and supervision
– Maintaining a clean work area and equipment
– Time management in a high paced environment
– Monitoring of behavior for mental and physical health of each animal
– Reporting repairs issues to maintenance and management in a timely fashion
– Safely operating vehicles and small power tools

Education and Pre-requisites

Bachelors of science in biology, zoology, or animal related sciences
Self motivated – can operate efficiently and safely under little to no supervision
Previous experience working with exotic animals in protected or no contact environments. Experience in training and operative conditioning a plus.
Creative/problem solving skills and a positive attitude
Physical ability to working in all weather conditions and to left up to 50 lbs.
Available to work weekends and holidays

Compensation and benefits

This will be a full-time keeper position. Hourly pay will depend on experience (minimum $9.50/hour). Major medical health care plan available after 90 days of employment.

Application instructions

Two locations hiring
Wild Animal Safari Inc. Wild Animal Inc.
1300 Oak Grove Rd 124 Jungle Dr.
Pine Mountain, Ga 31822 Strafford, Mo 65757
706-663-8744 417-859-5300
Please send a Resume and Cover letter to pmsafari@mindspring.com via email or by mail to the Pine Mountain, Ga address. Please indicate the location you are applying for in your cover letter.