Jobs in Abu Dhabi, Deutschland

Duties & Responsibilities

• Involve in bird husbandry (including training and enrichment).
• Setting up aviaries for exhibiting to the public considering both the birds' and the public's needs.
• Reporting to supervisor.
• Excellent animal care.
• Feeds, waters, and cleans quarters of birds' collection.
• Adds vitamins or medication to food as prescribed by Vets under supervision.
• Fills water containers and places food in cages or aviaries as specified.
• Cleans birds' quarters using rake, water hose, and disinfectant.
• Observes birds to detect illnesses and injuries and notifies supervisor or vet health care department of findings. Monitoring birds' health, breeding conditions, and behavior.
• Involve transportation from one enclosure to another for purposes such as breeding, rearrangement of exhibits, or shipping if needed.
• Sets temperature and humidity controls of quarters as specified.
• Hand raising if needed.
• Handling, capturing, and restraining animals.
• Hygiene management to prevent disease.
• Ability to build relationships with animals.
• Visitor interactions including scheduled on-ground talks to our guests and answering visitors' questions concerning bird habits or zoo operations.
• Completes daily worksheets listing the amount of food eaten, etc.
• Maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures to ensure safety for the animals and visitors.
• Participate in and support collaborative efforts pertaining to the care of the collection including training, enrichment, research, and education.
• Actively foster constructive attitudes and a team orientation among staff.
• Contributes to conservation activities as assigned.
• Support the goals of EPZ departments, collection plan, strategic, and Master Plans.
• Oversee activities of interns and volunteers.
• Participate in workshops and training sessions if needed to improve job knowledge and professional development.
• May assist vets in treatment of animals for illnesses and injuries.
• May assist animal trainer or instructor in the presentation of programs, shows, or lectures.
• A large percentage of duties are performed outdoors in various weather conditions ranging from rain, wind, cool to cold weather, and extreme heat and humidity.

Requirements

• High school zoology or related field is preferred.
• One year of prior animal care experience (paid) at a controlled environment facility.
• Good communication skills, an enthusiasm for interacting with the public, and a willingness to give regular talks to visitors, special groups, etc.
• Familiar with operant conditioning and enrichment techniques.
• Must be able to function as a team member and support the zoo's mission.
• Must be dependable and demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Must be able to perform strenuous work and lift at least 25 kg repetitively (bending, lifting, etc.).
• English is a must; Arabic is preferred.
• Must be willing to work with different cultures and nationalities.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.