Facility
Virginia Safari Park
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Virginia Safari Park, a 180-acre drive through zoo and breeding center, is expanding and searching for additional keepers. We maintain and inventory of 1000+ specimens comprised of large groups of hoofed stock as well as a “Safari Village” comprised of exotic cats, primates, walk-through aviary, reptiles and petting area.
We currently have a full time opening available the the “Safari Village” section. This position requires a person with excellent observation skills and a strong work ethic. All keepers will be responsible for the daily care of the animals. Full time keepers are required to maintain their animal records as well as assist with animal breeding programs. We are looking for people with a strong experience in exotic cats, primates and birds. Experience can be substituted for a degree. Village keepers are also required to perform public presentations while handling a number of program animals. In addition to these duties, we are looking for a highly organized individual who can perform Veterinary Technician duties to include fecal examinations, maintain medical supply inventories, and maintain activity log sheets.
Education and Pre-requisites
• Exotic Cats, Primates and Bird experience.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in science, Animal science/Biology preferred
• A Veterinary Technician certification is highly preferred, but not required
• A strong work ethic, good physical condition and a willingness to learn
• Must be able to adhere to our strict personal appearance requirements, no visible tattoos permitted.
• Must be comfortable speaking to the public while handling animals.
• Maintain a non-smoking work environment
• Have the ability to work in all weather conditions
• Experience in using or willing to learn to use trucks, tractors, weed eaters, and other types of machinery
• Minimum of 6 months paid animal care
• Valid Driver’s license
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Qualified persons may email their cover letter and resume to:
Samantha Lopez
Curator, Safari Village
vcurator@virginiasafaripark.com