Animal Keeper

1st-jobs.com; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Animal Keeper in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate should have 5 years of experience in a zoo or similar role, particularly caring for primates. Responsibilities include feeding animals, examining them for health issues, and maintaining the cleanliness of their habitat. A passion for animals and good communication skills in English and Arabic are desirable. This position offers a chance to work closely with a variety of animals in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the zoo taking care of primates.
• 5 years experience in Zoo or similar role in pet care.
• Basic knowledge of animal care.

Responsibilities

• Give food and water to animals.
• Examine animals for signs of illness or injury.
• Train animals to obey or behave in a specific manner.
• Clean and disinfect cages and yards.
• Record information according to instructions.

Skills

Care and passion for animals

Good Communication in English

Good Communication in Arabic

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

We are searching for an honest and reliableAnimal keeper for our private client in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Give food and water to animals.
• Examine animals for signs of illness or injury.
• Exercise animals.
• Train animals to obey or behave in a specific manner.
• Cleans and disinfects cages, pens, and yards and sterilizes laboratory equipment and surgical instruments.
• Examines animals for signs of illness and treat them according instructions.
• Transfers animals between cages.
• Adjusts controls to regulate the temperature and humidity of animals' cages.
• Records information according to instructions, such as genealogy, diet, weight, medications, and food intake.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School, is desirable, not mandatory
• 5 years experience in Zoo or similar role in pet care.
• Good Communication in English and Arabic, desirable not mandatory
• Care and passion for animals
• Experience working in the zoo taking care of primates