Facility

Animal Park NC

Closing Date

Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Carries out all aspects of the daily care of assigned animals, including cleaning, feeding, exhibit
maintenance, general upkeep of support facilities.
● Maintains clean and organized exhibits, service areas, and equipment.
● Prepares and feeds appropriate diets as per established feeding practices and diet sheets.
● Administers prescribed medications, supplements, or treatments under the guidance of the Animal
Husbandry Manager and Veterinary Services Coordinator.
● Records and reports any abnormal animal health or behavioral issues to the Animal Husbandry
Coordinator.
● Maintains daily reports, logs, training and enrichment records, and veterinary records, as appropriate and
according to established guidelines; requires basic skills with Microsoft Office and Excel software
applications.
● Understands and applies a practical understanding of operant conditioning as it relates to the daily
management of species under his/her care.
● Maintains clean and organized exhibits, equipment, and keeper areas.
● Eliminates weeds and toxic plants from animal enclosures as needed.
● In conjunction with the Center’s Vermin Control Team, may assist in pest control through the use of
exclusion or traps.
● Identifies potential maintenance or safety issues and reports them to the Animal Husbandry Manager.
● Participates in keeper chats, tours, animal presentations or demonstrations, and/or other public interactions
as requested by the Animal Husbandry Coordinator.
● May oversee work activities and/or provide training for interns, seasonal workers, or volunteers.
● Exhibits good teamwork and communication skills both within the Animal Care team and when working with
other teams or departments.
● Required to safely operate a motor vehicle.
● There will be routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, or inclement weather.
● This position may involve exposure to zoonotic diseases.
● This individual may be required to work around potentially dangerous animals.
● Annual tuberculosis testing and vaccination for rabies or other zoonotic diseases may be required.
● Perform significant physical effort on a daily basis, such as walking, bending, stooping, repetitive motions,
lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), or standing for long periods.
● Will be expected to work weekends and holidays.
● Will need to have good public speaking skills, since the animal care team may interact directly with guests,
adopters, volunteers and media.

Education and Pre-requisites

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
● Two-year or four-year degree in one of the natural sciences or a closely related discipline or a certificate of
completion from an acceptable exotic animal care program of not less than 30 semester hours is preferred.
● One year of experience in animal care, gained through employment, internships, or volunteer experience.
● Strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills.
● Ability to use basic power tools and ability to learn how to use more complex tools.
● Valid North Carolina driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

If interested please fill out an application using the link below.
https://animalparknc.org/connect/employment/

All resumes, references and questions can be emailed to applications@animalparknc.or