Ungulate Keeper
Location
Winston, Oregon, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
0-2 years
Compensation
$16 - $16 per hour
Posted
23h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
This full-time Ungulate Keeper position involves the daily animal husbandry of the Ungulate Department, ensuring the highest standards of animal care, enrichment, and training. The role also includes public interaction for education, working closely with vet staff, and maintaining animal and guest safety.
Position Overview
This is a full-time staff position responsible for the daily animal husbandry of the Ungulate Department. Works independently and in a team environment to apply highest standards of animal care, enrichment, and training. Interacts with the public to educate them about the collection and conservation concerns, providing keeper talks and encounters. Works closely with the vet staff to maintain animals’ good health and well-being.
Position Goal
To provide exceptional animal care to the park’s collection while creating a memorable and fun guest experience. The keeper is the first line of defense in assuring animal and guest safety. The keeper is the expert on the well-being and needs of each of the animals in the department’s collection.
Responsibilities
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.
Carefully observes the animal collection for signs of illness or injury and reports problems to the department Supervisor.
Works closely with the vet staff to diagnose and treat medical needs of the collection. Assists with examinations, take downs and procedures. Administers prescribed treatments.
Prepares food in accordance with dietary requirements and restrictions.
Provides enrichment as agreed to by department management.
Trains animal collection as possible and for the purpose of educating and entertaining park guests.
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 guest services.
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by department.
Performs restraint, crating/uncrating and general transport of animals as needed.
Participates in all zoo activities and events, for example, shows and after hour fund raisers, as required by management.
Assists in data collection for approved research projects.
Assists department supervisor as needed.
Responds to department emergencies to maintain guest and animal safety.
Qualifications
Able to pass a drug test, including marijuana, and annual tuberculosis test
Must have common sense and be friendly
Ability to operate RTVs, trucks, and other vehicles on all terrain.
Able to endure extreme weather conditions
Able to work in team and independently as needed
Comfortable in utilizing a firearm, training will be given
Able to bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces. Able to climb ladders, stairs, and maneuver on cat walks.
Schedule is on-site 4 days a week, with 10-hour shifts or 5 days a week, with 8-hour shifts. Schedule is subject to change.
High school diploma or obtained equivalent degree is required. Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in a zoological or related field.
Preferred prior experience in zookeeping position
Candidates must agree to a background check
Valid driver’s license for a minimum of three years with a clean driving record
Updated 23h ago
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Experience
0-2 years
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Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
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Compensation
$16 - $16 per hour
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Company
Wildlife Safari
Team size
Growing team
Location
Winston, Oregon, United States
Wildlife Safari is a park dedicated to the daily animal husbandry of the Ungulate Department. It focuses on providing exceptional animal care, enrichment, and training, while also educating the public about its collection and conservation concerns.
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Ungulate Keeper
Winston, Oregon, United States • Full Time