Primate Care Specialist — Animal Keeper

1st-jobs.com; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Client in Abu Dhabi is seeking an honest and reliable Animal keeper to care for exotic and domestic animals. The role focuses on daily feeding, health checks, enrichment, and safe handling in a private setting.

Applicants should have strong animal welfare passion, and prefer English and Arabic language skills. Prior experience with primates in a zoo context is highly valued and will guide the daily care routines.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in zoo or similar pet care role.
• High School education is desirable, not mandatory.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic preferred.
• Experience caring for primates in a zoo setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide food and water to animals.
• Examine animals for illness or injury.
• Exercise animals.
• Train animals to obey or behave as required.
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, and yards; sterilize equipment.
• Treat animals per given instructions.
• Transfer animals between cages.
• Adjust cage temperature and humidity.
• Record genealogy, diet, weight, medications, and intake.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Zoo/pet care experience

English & Arabic communication

Animal care passion

Primates care experience

Education

High School

Job description

Private Client in Abu Dhabi is seeking an honest and reliable Animal keeper to care for exotic and domestic animals. The role focuses on daily feeding, health checks, enrichment, and safe handling in a private setting.

Applicants should have strong animal welfare passion, and prefer English and Arabic language skills. Prior experience with primates in a zoo context is highly valued and will guide the daily care routines.