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GGrizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery CenterWildlife Conservation

Animal Keeper

Wolves & Otters

Location

West Yellowstone, Montana, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2+ years

Compensation

$35K - $35K per year

Posted

2h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Animal Keeper at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is responsible for the daily care, health monitoring, and environmental enrichment of captive animals, specifically wolves and otters. This role involves maintaining exhibits, preparing diets, assisting veterinary staff, and ensuring the safety of animals, staff, and the public.

The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana is seeking an individual to perform duties necessary to provide care to its captive animal collection, closely monitor animal health and welfare, and maintain/clean exhibits.


Duties

  • Maintains and enriches the environment of Center animals; observes and evaluates animal behavior, social interactions and feeding to identify animal health, security and wellbeing; records and reports observations to supervisor; prepares foods and follows established feeding schedules and prescribed diets; cleans animal enclosures and performs basic related animal care duties; directs and controls animals within and between exhibit spaces; assists veterinary staff in the diagnosis and treatment of animals; as directed, collects bodily fluids, takes fecal samples, and administers medications; accurately records and maintains animal health details; recommends changes to improve animal care and work method efficiencies; cleans and disinfects animal habitat spaces; operates motorized equipment such as chain saw, snow blower, skid-steer; takes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of workers, animals and the general public; makes minor repairs to exhibit buildings and equipment; picks up, loads and unloads animal food and supplies; communicates, assists and interacts positively with the public; assists the Maintenance and Education Departments and other staff as necessary; works effectively and cooperatively with other Animal Keepers and management staff.


Qualifications

  • Requires two (2) years of paid experience working with zoo/exotic animals (Wolves and North American River Otters preferred) at an AZA accredited or related facility.

  • Two years of coursework in zoology or closely related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

  • Other combinations of education, training and/or experience that provide an equivalent background may also be considered.

  • Additional credit will be given for further education in zoology, animal care or closely related field and/or experience.

  • This position is active for the entire shift (standing, walking, stooping, twisting, lifting, bending, pushing, reaching, climbing, crouching and crawling).

  • Must be able to repeatedly lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance.

  • Must have the ability to use hands and feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling and operating controls and equipment.

  • A valid Driver's License (or eligibility for) is required.

  • Must be available for work on evenings, weekends, holidays and emergencies and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Animal Behavior Observation • 1+ yrs
Exhibit Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Veterinary Assistance • 1+ yrs
Record Keeping • 1+ yrs
Equipment Operation • 1+ yrs
Public Interaction • 1+ yrs
Team Collaboration • 1+ yrs

Experience

2+ years

Certifications

Driver's License • Required

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

$35K - $35K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationWest Yellowstone, Montana, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalHigh9/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center

Team size

Growing team

Location

West Yellowstone, Montana, United States

The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana is seeking an individual to perform duties necessary to provide care to its captive animal collection, closely monitor animal health and welfare, and maintain/clean exhibits.

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Animal Keeper

West Yellowstone, Montana, United StatesFull Time