ASSISTANT - ANIMAL KEEPER

Credit Bureau Malaysia; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 27,900 - 39,060; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Ipoh is seeking an individual for overseeing animal care operations in designated zoo areas. The ideal candidate should have minimal SPM/O-Levels or other equivalent qualifications, be competent in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and possess a confident outgoing personality. Experience in zoo-related fields or animal husbandry is preferred, alongside the ability to work on weekends and public holidays. This role also emphasizes providing exceptional service and ensuring visitor satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimal SPM/O-Levels or other equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in zoo field, nature-related exhibitions, animal husbandry and exhibit design would be an added advantage.
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily oversight of animal care operations within specific assigned zoo areas.
• Promote the Zoo with above-expectation level of service and visitor satisfaction.

Skills

Competent in English

Competent in Bahasa Malaysia

Ability to lift 20 kg

Confident personality

Team player

Education

Minimal SPM/O-Levels or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Minimal SPM/O-Levels or other equivalent qualifications. Competent in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Competence in other vernacular languages would be an added advantage. Experience in zoo field, nature-related exhibitions, animal husbandry and exhibit design will be an added advantage. Able to work on weekends and public holidays. Able to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g., required to lift 20 kg loads). Confident, outgoing personality and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily oversight of animal care operations within specific assigned zoo areas, including the care and management of different species of birds, mammals and reptiles.
• Promote the Zoo with above-expectation level of service and visitor satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimal SPM/O-Levels or other equivalent qualifications.
• Competent in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Competence in other vernacular languages would be an added advantage.
• Experience in zoo field, nature-related exhibition, animal husbandry and exhibit design would be an added advantage.
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays.
• Confident, outgoing personality and a team player.