Carnivore Keeper
position
Carnivore Keeper
Description:
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 Carnivore Keeper for an exciting facility in Saudi Arabia. You will be responsible for the day-to-day husbandry operations at the ESBP. Primary responsibilities include the care and wellbeing of Arabian Leopard collection, maintenance of all the habitats, and a positive, hardworking approach within the Carnivore Department.
- Undertake daily operations within the Carnivore 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 have fresh water at all times.
- Ensure that animals have access to shelter at all times.
- Perform duties in order 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 Conservation 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.
- 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.