ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION
Tiger World Endangered Wildlife Preserve has an opening for an Animal Care Professional to help care for our collection of Big Cats and Primates. Tiger World is located just 20 minutes North of Charlotte, NC, and has amazing animals including Lions, Tigers, Bears, OH MY….and Leopards, Baboons, Lemurs, Jaguars, Cougars, Bobcats, Gibbons, and more. Tiger World is a 501(c)3 non-profit public charity focused on conservation through education. We reach over 30,000 children a year through tours and demonstrations in addition to our general guest attendance. We are an intimate experience for guests to get a better understanding of not only tigers, but all 36 species residing within our rescue and education center. Staff have the privilege of engaging guests about the residents while utilizing operant conditioning training both protected and free contact with a variety of animals. Our zoo takes care of individual animals all with different personalities and we are looking for an individual keen on listening to the animals and their needs.
A successful candidate will be responsible for;
Duties and responsibilities:
- Monitoring and documenting Daily Animal Health
- Preparation of diets, including the processing of meat, fruits/veggies, and daily administration of supplements.
- Maintaining the cleanliness of animal habitats and food areas.
- Operant conditioning/training & environmental/behavioral enrichment.
- Educational Tours & Keeper Talks.
- Interaction and handling of animals, and learn from Training experts how to condition veterinary care behaviors.
- Assist with veterinary care and baby raising as needed.
- Participating in repair and maintaining habitats.
- Maintenance of grounds in and around exhibits.
Education and PRE-Requisites:
Full-Time position working at least 40 hours per week, including weekends, holidays, and events as needed. Successful candidates will work in close proximity to dangerous animals, and professionalism, trust, and excellent communication skills are required. Must have a current Driver’s License and transportation.
- BS degree in Biology/Zoology or related field preferred.
- MINIMUM 1 Year Previous full-time experience in a zoological institution.
- Requires a team player that will interact positively with guests, staff, and volunteers.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, freezing, snow, rain etc)
- Must be a motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and good work ethic.
- Must be able to follow instructions and required policies and procedures.
- Must be honest, trustworthy, and organized and be passionate about working with Big Cats.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and social security card.
- One [1] letter of reference/recommendation.
- Up-to-date vaccinations, including for Tetanus and be TB Negative.
- Must agree to a pre-employment background check and pass.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary $31-$41K Annually based on education and experience.
- Vacation/Sick Time earned at one day per month of employment.
- Retirement fund with company match after 90-day probation.
- Health Care Stipend of up to $150 per month.
- Annual shoe reimbursement of $150.
- On-site living opportunity in 3br 2ba house available for the right candidate.
Application instructions:
Please send your RESUME & COVER LETTER to careers@tigerworld.us and have your letter of recommendation available upon request. We also enjoy pictures of your past experiences; please include them with your application. We carefully evaluate all applicants and will call/video for interviews. Please include your phone and TEAMS address if you have one.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of these majestic animals. Apply today and become part of our dedicated team at Tiger World!
