Job Postings

General Animal Care Keeper/Full Time

Facility

TGR Exotics Wildlife Park- Spring,TX

Closing Date
September 30, 2018
Description

TYPICAL DUTIES: 
Feed and care for exotic zoo animals and clean and maintain animal enclosures. Involves: Prepare regular and special diets to feed animals. Feed and water animals. Clean, disinfect and maintain cages, enclosures and exhibit areas as needed. Maintain safety of animals. Monitor animal health and well being. Report animal illness or injury to appropriate staff. Assist veterinary staff as needed with administering medications, providing treatment and restraining. Provide care for animals such as by trimming beaks, nails and wing feathers, providing moisture for turtles, reptiles and birds, weighing animals and other services as needed.
Provide assistance to other zoo staff and to the public. Identify maintenance problems and resolve or report as necessary. Assist with grounds and landscaping maintenance and construction. Answer questions from other staff and the public regarding zoo animals, exhibits and related. Public speaking, give tours, assists with events, camp and parties. Animal education background is a plus!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Application of knowledge of care and feeding of zoo animals.
• Application of some knowledge of American Zoo and Aquarium Association principles and practices.
• Application of some knowledge of sanitation and disinfection processes.
• Prepare and feed animals regular and special diet foods.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of animal care and observation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public.
Maintain a professional appearance.
OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
• Requires mobility within a zoo environment.
• Works around a variety of animal species with potential for physical harm from bites, kicks, heavy lifting and restrain
• Work outdoors in TEXAS heat, rain and cold.
• You must be able to lift 50+ pounds, climb ladders and lots of walking

Education and Pre-requisites

Education and Experience:
A High School diploma or GED, B.S. Biology/Zoology/Animal Science Degree and two (2) years of animal care and handling experience (Zoo or Wildlife Park with land mammals) or 2 years of PAID internships related to position, excluding personal pets.

**WE REQUIRE A 2 DAY WORKING INTERVIEW. THIS WOULD BE AT YOUR EXPENSE.

Compensation and benefits

Salary based on experience.
Insurance: Healthiestyou after 90 days

Application instructions

Please email resume to:
Gwen Scott
gwen@tgrexotics.com

Resume must reflect your expereince related to this positions. Also please send references.

**WE REQUIRE A 2 DAY WORKING INTERVIEW. THIS WOULD BE AT YOUR EXPENSE.