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CHChimp Haven
Chimp HavenAnimal Sanctuary

Animal Caregiver

Location

Keithville, Louisiana, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-1 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

18h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Animal Caregiver at Chimp Haven is responsible for providing direct care to chimpanzees, maintaining their housing areas, and ensuring their well-being. This role involves preparing food, cleaning enclosures, observing behavior, and assisting with training and medical procedures under general supervision.

Primary Function

Provide care for the chimpanzees and their housing areas and improve well-being and prevent disease by close observation of chimpanzee behavior and careful cleaning procedures. Most duties performed under general supervision.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare and provide food to the chimpanzees

  • Clean and sanitize chimpanzee housing areas, equipment, and other related areas or materials. May use cleaning equipment.

  • Remove and replace bedding.

  • Observe chimpanzee behavior and appearance. Report unusual behavior or injuries.

  • Transport food, bedding, or supplies from storage areas to animal areas.

  • Shift training of chimpanzees

  • Perform group moves of chimpanzees.

  • Separate chimpanzees for sedations or introductions.

  • Positive Reinforcement training with assigned chimpanzees for medical behaviors

  • Create and implement feeding and/or shifting plans as needed to maintain health and welfare of chimpanzees

  • Maintain Identification book of chimpanzees including photos and physical and behavioral descriptors of each chimpanzee.

  • May train veterinary and behavior personnel to assist in shifting, cleaning, and feeding procedures.

  • Maintain records of health, behavior, cleaning, etc.

  • Provide enrichment and training to chimpanzees as directed.

  • May administer medications and treatment under supervision.

  • Maintain stock of feed, bedding, and cleaning supplies.

  • May assist in planning and implementing special projects, including educational programs.

  • May assist behavioral or veterinary staff as directed.

  • May train new animal care staff and interns.

  • Perform related duties as required.


Supervision and Responsibility

  • Works under general supervision of Colony Director, Supervisor, or senior animal care staff.

  • Does not normally supervise anyone but may serve as group leader.

  • May train new employees, interns, and volunteers.

  • Project Leader – oversee and direct others in maintaining specific project area (locks, tools, signs, etc.)

  • May be asked to train new animal care staff in organizational procedures, such as safety training and lock-checking.

  • Knowledgeable about variety of field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.

  • Relies on pre-established guidelines and experience to plan and accomplish goals.

  • Exercises judgment to make recommendations for improvement.


Working Conditions

  1. This work will require bending, carrying, kneeling, lifting, listening, pulling, pushing, reading, speaking, squatting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, watching, and writing.

  2. Must be steady on feet due to risk of working with unpredictable, dangerous and strong animals.

  3. Must be able to routinely lift and carry 50lbs for short distances.

  4. Must be able to assist in lifting chimpanzees (up to 75lbs).

  5. Duties may require driving Chimp Haven vehicles. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet Chimp Haven’s motor vehicle operating standards.

  6. Work may involve considerable outdoor work in various weather conditions.

  7. Potential exists for animal bites and scratches.

  8. Potential exposure to unpleasant odors, animal wastes, animal tissues and body fluids, toxic chemicals, zoonotic diseases (tuberculosis, shigella, etc.) infectious agents (Hepatitis B, C, HIV, etc.)

  9. Participation in a medical monitoring and surveillance program that includes hepatitis B and other inoculations is required.

  10. Weekend, holiday, and night work may be necessary.

  11. Safety training, equipment, clothing, and supplies will be provided.


Education and Experience Required

High School diploma or GED required.
Must be able to read and follow written and verbal instructions and write legibly and accurately.
No prior animal experience required, but must have aptitude for the care and well-being of animals.

Updated 12h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Chimpanzee Behavior Observation • 1+ yrs
Sanitation • 1+ yrs
Record Keeping • 1+ yrs
Positive Reinforcement Training • 1+ yrs
Physical Stamina • 1+ yrs
Team Collaboration • 1+ yrs
Problem Solving • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-1 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Vision Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationKeithville, Louisiana, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalHigh9/10
cognitiveMedium6/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium5/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationMedium6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Chimp Haven

Team size

Growing team

Location

Keithville, Louisiana, United States

At Chimp Haven, we believe humans and chimpanzees share personalities, emotions, and relationships. Our mission is to connect chimpanzees, many retired from biomedical research, to happy, healthy lives by providing and promoting personalized care. Located on 200 forested acres in northwest Louisiana, Chimp Haven serves as The National Chimpanzee Sanctuary, caring for over 200 chimpanzees retired from research, entertainment, or as pets. We are committed to excellent care, a well-designed facility, experienced staff, and high operational standards.

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Animal Caregiver

Keithville, Louisiana, United StatesFull Time