Animal Keeper - Abu Dhabi, , United Arab Emirates - Emirates Park Zoo

Description

Duties & Responsibilities <\/span><\/u><\/b>
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• Involve in bird husbandry (including training and
  enrichment)<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Setting up aviaries for exhibiting to the public
  considering both the bird's and the public's needs)<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Reporting to supervisor.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Excellent animal care.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Feeds, waters, and cleans quarters of bird's
  collection.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Adds vitamins or medication to food as prescribed
  by Vets under supervision.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Fills water containers and places food in cages or
  aviaries as specified.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Cleans bird's quarters, using rake, water hose,
  and disinfectant.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Observes birds to detect illnesses and injuries
  and notifies supervisor or vet health care department of findings.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>Monitoring birds' health, breeding conditions
  and behavior.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Involve transportation from one enclosure to
  another for purposes such as breeding, rearrangement of exhibits, or shipping
  if needed.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Sets temperature and humidity controls of
  quarters as specified.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Hand raising if needed<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Handling, Captures and restrains animal.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Hygiene management to prevent
  disease.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Ability to build relationships
  with animals.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Visitor interactions including
  scheduled on -ground talks to our guests, answers visitors' questions concerning
  bird habits or zoo operations.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Completes daily worksheets listing the
  amount of food eaten, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Maintain the highest level of
  safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and
  procedures to ensure safety for the animal and visitors.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Participate in and support
  collaborative efforts pertaining to the care of the collection including
  training, enrichment, research and education.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Actively foster constructive
  attitudes and a team orientation among staff.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Contributes to conservation
  activities as assigned.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Support the goals of EPZ departments'
  collection plan, strategic and Master Plans.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Oversee activities of interns and
  volunteers<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Participate in workshops, training
  sessions if needed to improve job knowledge and professional development.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• May assist vets in treatment of
  animals for illnesses and injuries.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• May assist animal trainer or
  instructor in presentation of programs, shows, or lectures.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• 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.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
  
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  Requirements<\/h3>

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