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Conservationist - Carnivores
Location
Bulger, Pennsylvania, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
3-5 years
Compensation
$40K per year
Posted
8h ago
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The Wilderness Wildlife Center is seeking an experienced Conservationist to join their carnivore team. This role involves comprehensive animal care, habitat maintenance, operant conditioning, and detailed record-keeping for a diverse collection of carnivores. The position requires working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions and contributing to team discussions.
The Wilderness Wildlife Center is looking for a positive and experienced keeper to join the carnivore team to care for a diverse collection of carnivores including big cats, bears, wolves and small carnivores. This position may crosstrain with our hoofstock routine.
The Wilderness Wildlife Center is an AZA certified related facility located 20 minutes west of Pittsburgh. We have helped rescue many orphaned native wildlife and are expanding to help with AZA SSP and breeding programs. We are closed to the public but do occasionally give small tours.
Under supervision of the Lead Conservationist, keepers perform a wide range of responsibilities at the Wilderness Wildlife Center.
Responsibilities include:
Cleaning and maintaining habitats, indoor holdings, yards and service areas assigned.
Continual monitoring of habitats and service areas with attention to detail.
Exemplary animal care and providing assistance in veterinary management
Operant conditioning of collection for husbandry behaviors and providing enrichment
Animal observation and monitoring for behavioral and medical needs
Maintaining records, including entering data into ZIMS
Contributes to open team discussions and sharing ideas in positive and professional manner
Maintains good work habits and adheres to all policies and procedures
Assists with projects or daily duties in other animal care areas
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, animal science or a related field
Previous animal care experience with large carnivores such as big cats, bears, canids, etc.
Introductions of larger carnivores preferred
Experience with operant conditioning and enrichment techniques preferred
Must be able to work outside year-round under typical Western Pennsylvania weather conditions and temperatures for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work in uneven terrain with exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, and allergens
Must be able to lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds.
Must have the ability to follow safety protocols, demonstrate focus, follow written and verbal instructions, effectively promote organization, manage stress to perform the job effectively, remember details, manage time effectively, apply critical thinking techniques, analyze and solve problems.
Demonstrate computer proficiency (experience with ZIMS a plus)
Must have a valid drivers license and be insurable by facilities insurance policy.
Applicants may be required to work any combination of 4 ten hour days in the seven day workweek including weekends and holidays
Salary is commensurate with experience with a base salary starting at $40,000 annual plus benefits (vision, dental, medical)
All successful candidates for this position will be required to a criminal background check
How to Apply
Please send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: info@wildernesswildlifecenter.com
Wilderness Wildlife Center
Bulger, PA 15019
Updated 8h ago
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Wilderness Wildlife Center
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Location
Bulger, Pennsylvania, United States
The Wilderness Wildlife Center is an AZA certified related facility located 20 minutes west of Pittsburgh. We have helped rescue many orphaned native wildlife and are expanding to help with AZA SSP and breeding programs. We are closed to the public but do occasionally give small tours.
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Conservationist - Carnivores
Bulger, Pennsylvania, United States • Full Time