Petting Zoo Assistant

Layla's Bunnyville; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Layla's Bunnyville in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking a dedicated Petting Zoo Assistant to support daily operations at our interactive petting zoo. You will work closely with adorable bunnies, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors.

The ideal candidate has a passion for animals and experience in animal handling. Responsibilities include assisting with animal care routines, multitasking with customer service, and monitoring animals during events.

We offer a starting pay of $20.00 per hour and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in animal handling or pet care is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to educate visitors about animals.
• Passion for animal welfare and education with a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal care routines including feeding and cleaning.
• Monitor bunnies during events and report distress to senior staff.
• Manage customer service activities upon guest arrival.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Petting Zoo Assistant to join our team at Layla's Bunnyville and support the daily operations of our interactive petting zoo.

This role offers an engaging opportunity to work closely with adorable bunnies.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals and experience in animal handling and care.

This position is essential for ensuring a safe, educational, and enjoyable experience for visitors while maintaining high standards of animal welfare.

Required Availability (15-17 hours)

• Saturday 1:30-7:30 pm (required)
• Sunday 11:30 am-6:30 pm (required)
• Monday (hours starting in May)
• Friday 2:00 pm-8:00 pm (optional until we are no longer open Fridays)

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal care routines, including feeding, watering, and habitat cleaning
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Handle animals safely using proper restraint techniques and knowledge of bunny care
• Monitor bunnies during events; report any signs of illness or distress to senior staff
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of animal enclosures and surrounding areas
• Multitask working with customer service to check people in at the front
• Quickly rotate people between bunny enclosures
• Check for payments and reservations
• Greet people upon arrival
• Answer any questions from guests about the bunnies or our business

Requirements

• Prior experience in animal handling or pet care is preferred, not required
• Strong communication skills to educate visitors about animals effectively
• Passion for animal welfare and education with a commitment to safety standards
• Must be available on the required days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)

Pay

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits

Employee discount

Work Location

In person