Facility

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

Closing Date

May 1, 2020

Description

Work in an Accredited Animal Sanctuary- responsible for daily care of tigers, lions, cougars, black bears, brown bears, leopards, servals, bobcats, a rhesus macaque, and a coatimundi. Duties include: animal husbandry, enrichment, and record keeping of animal behavior.
Prepare and Maintain Animal Housing- maintaining animal and customer safety through daily exhibit checks. Includes routine landscaping, cleaning habitats of underbrush, and providing animal enrichment.
Prepare Diets and Monitor Feeding- maintain food quality and hygiene standards of produce and meat. Prepare food with consideration to specific dietary needs and monitor every animal’s intake. Keep close records of every animal’s diet and physical health.
Monitor and Maintain Animal Health- maintain daily records of animal behavior and health, identifying abnormal behavior and sign of illness. Administer daily medications. Prepare and maintain quarantine areas for recent rescues.
Restrain and Assist in Moving Animals- assist animal care staff in relocating animals to more appropriate habitats. Follow all safety procedures in loading, unloading, and during transport of animals.
Identify Behavioral Needs and Improve Husbandry- provide approved animal enrichment including environmental and scent enrichment.
Maintain Exhibits and Assist Design- aid in designing and constructing ½-1-acre animal habitats. Maintain exhibits daily and detect/control pets.
Conduct Educational Information to Visitors- responsible for greeting customers and giving guided tours throughout the facility. Educate the public about each resident species and the direction of the facility’s future.

Education and Pre-requisites

 At least a Bachelor’s Degree in an animal related field (Zoology, Biology, Animal Psychology, Veterinary Sciences, and other animal-related areas)
 2 Professional References
 The ability to lift 50lbs
 The ability to live on-site for 6 months
 Standing for extended periods of time

Compensation and benefits

$50 weekly food stipend and on-site housing (utilities, internet, washer & dryer, A/C & heat, and TV provided)

Application instructions

Email your cover letter, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation (required) to: Emily McCormack, Curator, Emily@tcwr.org