Carnivore Keeper
Location
Winston, Oregon, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-5 years
Compensation
$16 - $16 per hour
Posted
5h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
This full-time Carnivore Keeper position involves the daily animal husbandry of various carnivores, including tigers, lions, and cheetahs. Responsibilities include maintaining exhibits, preparing diets, observing animal health, and conducting public education talks. The role requires working independently and as part of a team, often in extreme weather conditions, and involves physical tasks like lifting and handling firearms.
Position Overview
This is a full-time staff position responsible for the daily animal husbandry of the Carnivore Department. The scheduled shift is four days a week, 10-hour shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, unless otherwise decided by the department supervisor or Curator. This position works independently and in a team environment to apply the highest standards of animal care, enrichment, and training. They will interact with the public to educate them about the Carnivore animals and conservation efforts, providing keeper talks and encounters. Works closely with the veterinarian staff to maintain animals’ good health and well-being.
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. Animals include Sumatran Tigers, African Painted Dogs, Red Wolves, African Lions, bears, and cheetahs.
Must be comfortable utilizing firearms.
Take part in the butchering and processing of diets including animal carcasses.
Carefully observes the animal collection for signs of illness or injury and reports problems to the Carnivore Leadership Team and Veterinarian Team.
Works closely with the vet staff to diagnose and treat medical needs of the collection. Assists with examinations and medical procedures. Administers prescribed treatments.
Prepares food in accordance with dietary requirements and restrictions.
Provides enrichment as agreed to by department management.
Trains animals for husbandry behaviors and guest demonstrations
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 the Guest Services Department.
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by the department.
Performs restraint, crating/uncrating and general transport of animals as needed.
Participates in all safari activities and events, for example, shows and after hour fundraisers, as required by management.
Assists in data collection for approved research projects.
Responds to department emergencies to maintain guest and animal safety.
Cross trains into other departments to assist in animal husbandry as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Previous experience working in a drive thru, or other zoo environment preferred.
College education in a zoological or related field is preferred.
Top priority is the safety for self, other staff, guests, and animals.
Valid driver license for a minimum of three-years with a clean driving record.
Able to endure extreme weather conditions.
Able to bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to pass drug test, including for marijuana.
Able to work in a team and independently as needed.
Benefits
Health and dental benefits after 60 days
Aflac benefits
Free membership with reciprocal zoo
40% off in Restaurant and Gift Shop
Sick leave and paid time off
Vet and vehicle services at cost
Free animal encounters
Employee parties throughout the year
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) with match up to 3%
Supplemental insurance
Updated 5h ago
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Experience
2-5 years
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Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
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Compensation and benefits
Compensation
$16 - $16 per hour
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Company
Wildlife Safari
Team size
Growing team
Location
Winston, Oregon, United States
The park opened in 1972 and is the only drive thru animal park in the state of Oregon. Wildlife Safari features over 550 animals representing their wild counterparts from all around the globe, making Wildlife Safari a true intersection of human and nature nestled into the picturesque hills of Southern Oregon. There is also a Walkabout Village for guests to meets many animals for free, with a gift shop, restaurant, train rides, and Barnyard.
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Carnivore Keeper
Winston, Oregon, United States • Full Time