Facility
Animal Adventure Park
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Animal Adventure Park is a ZAA accredited interactive educational facility, utilizing immersive, and hands-on exhibition, to engage guests in a manner to promote understanding and appreciation of the living world.
Through appreciation, we achieve education. Through education we achieve conservation.
Summary:
At this time Animal Adventure Park is seeking 3 candidates to join the animal care team. This position would include working with mostly large hoof stock- Aoudad, Zebra, Oryx, Dromedary and Bactrian Camels, Bison, Nilgai, Tibetan Yaks, Sika and Fallow Deer.
Candidates in this position will also be assisting with the safari preserve opening in the summer of 2022, which will be home to several species of hoof stock and ratites.
Under direct supervision, the individual in this position is responsible for a wide variety of tasks involving the husbandry of the area species, the daily upkeep of keeper and public areas, and interactions with park guests. The individual must be able to carry out the position’s duties as described below, with or without reasonable accommodations, and comply with park policies and procedures as they appear in the Employee Handbook and animal care protocols. The individual must also be of sufficient health to carry out these duties on a daily basis without presenting a danger to his/herself or fellow park employees.
Education and Pre-requisites
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent, college degree in a related field preferred.
Six months to one year of experience working with animals in some capacity. Examples include working with animals at veterinary clinics, pet stores, on farms, or as an intern or volunteer at a zoo.
Communicate effectively in English (oral and written), follow oral and written instructions, and use a two-way radio.
Candidate must possess a valid drivers license.
Vehicle operation is required- use of safari trucks, ATVs, UTVS etc… will be necessary.
Physically able to work in extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions; walking, standing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, performing tasks in an environment that requires repeatedly stooping, bending, and climbing.
Physically able and willing to safely work around large, unpredictable and dangerous animals, having sufficient strength, agility and coordination to net, capture and restrain these animals.
Use disinfectants, cleansers, and work around dusty enclosures/storage areas.
Use common hand, power, and yard tools while working from the ground or on a ladder in a safe manner.
Accept regular weekend, holiday, occasional after hour assignments, and be able to change days off as needed.
Negative Tuberculosis test results required per ZAA standards
Adhere to park/departmental policies and safety procedures
Experience:
An associates degree or higher is preferred in an animal related field, but is not required.
Minimum 6 months prior experience within the animal related field is desired.
Prior experience with the above listed species is preferred.
Compensation and benefits
Beginning wage is based upon experience.
Animal Adventure Park Animal Care full time employees will be eligible to enter into the parks keeper progression program after 90 days of employment.
This in house, 4-tiered, progression allows staff to determine their comfortability and skill level they wish to achieve- each level has a low and high end salary that can be earned by quality of service, skill level, and field knowledge possessed by each individual.
With personal progression shown, raises and bonuses are available for each individual.
After 90 days of employment, full time staff members may choose to take part in the park medical benefit plan, with 50% cost covered by park owner
After 1 year of service, full time staff members will be enrolled in the park’s employer paid 401K plan. (100% of the annual contribution is covered by the park owner.)
Application instructions
https://www.theanimaladventurepark.com/Page/animal-care
Submit resumes to:
Curator of Parks: Erin Lien
Curator@theanimaladventurepark.com