We are hiring an Animal Carer.
You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of endemic species, gaining hands-on experience and knowledge in the field of Conservation.
Job Brief:
- Exciting opportunity to work in Black River’s Gerald Durrell Endemic Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Collaborating with a dynamic Field team from various backgrounds.
- Practical and theoretical training in species handling, breeding, and monitoring.
- Interesting package based on qualification, experience, and personality.
Main responsibilities:
- Feeding and maintaining animals held in captivity: Ensuring that animals are fed appropriate diets and providing general care and maintenance.
- Handling, measuring, tagging of animals.
- Evaluating and monitoring animals: Regularly observing and recording animal behaviour, health, and well-being and providing necessary care in case of injury or diseases.
- Caring for sick or injured animals: Administering treatments, medications, or provide supportive care.
- Habitat enhancement to improve the living conditions and welfare of animals.
- Assisting in captive breeding programs, which may involve monitoring breeding behaviour, maintaining breeding records, and ensuring appropriate conditions for successful reproduction.
- Hand-rearing and nurturing young animals that require special care, socialising, and monitoring.
- Collecting and accurately recording data related to above mentioned activities.
- Providing support and assistance at other field sites operated by the organization, which may involve similar tasks related to animal care and conservation.
Requirements:
- Mauritian of at least 24 years old.
- SC as Minimum qualification with experience: HSC is preferred.
- Resides in Black River, Tamarin or surrounds will be a significant advantage.
- Passionate about animals. Prior experience will be a plus.
- Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.
- Physically active and can work outdoors in all conditions.
- Ready to work on roster system for weekends.
- Having a driving licence will be an advantage.
- Good interpersonal, professional and communication skills.
- Strong observation and practical skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Not colour blind.
How to apply: Please fill in the form to apply https://forms.office.com/r/17gBiNyqzm and send a cover letter and your CV to the HR Department, please mention the job title (Animal Carer) & the job reference (GDEWS2024) and send it to hr@mauritian-wildlife.org. Call on 6976097 for any assistance. Applications will be considered from: 14th November 2024. More details on Website https://www.mauritian-wildlife.org/jobs