Animal Attendant
Job Description
A Zoo to You is hiring!!
Do you love animals? Are you on a career path/school for veterinary, animal care or related field? This is an excellent opportunity to get real hands on experience with a variety of hoofstock animals and exotics. We do many outreach events throughout the year and offer unique experiences for people of all ages. High preference to outgoing individuals that can comfortably do educational shows/programs and good with animals and kids. Must be able to lift 50lbs.
We are a locally owned and operated company in Huntley, IL, just west of Chicago off I-90. We are a mobile petting zoo and pony ride company. We bring all sorts of animals to any birthday party, event, and festival etc. in the Chicagoland area, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana! We have exotic educational shows, pony rides, petting zoos, and reindeer displays! We are looking to hire for the season through December and we have multiple openings!
Job Description
Job Title
Animal Attendant
Reports to
Assistant Manager, Lead Driver or President
Status
Regular Part-Time
FLSA
Non-exempt
POSITION DETAILS
Position Summary
The Animal Attendant is responsible for the daily care of all animals including cleaning, feeding, restraining, and assisting with veterinary procedures. Support the Assistant Manager, Lead Driver or President in gathering necessary animals needed for each mobile job. Clean enclosure during each job and educating guests on all the animals or any other questions that may arise. Responsible for putting up and taking down temporary fencing, laying straw, putting up a canopy, setting up the pony wheel, saddling all ponies, hoof picking, and brushing.
Primary Duties
1. Daily care of all animals including feeding, cleaning, and habitat maintenance.
2. Assist in loading animals for each mobile job.
3. Educating and communicating with customers of varying ages and abilities for each and every job.
4. Building and taking down temporary panel fencing for each mobile job.
5. Monitoring all animals before, during, and after each mobile job for behavior and health status.
6. Assist in handling exotic animals during exotic educational shows.
7. Cleaning trailers and equipment weekly.
8. Help build and repair habitats.
9. Assist supervisor in veterinary procedures, as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
This position is not responsible for supervising others.
Number of individuals supervised: 0
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Certifications, and Experience
Required : .
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience using basic hand tools and power tools
- Daytime, evening, and weekend availability
- Position is subject to drug and alcohol testing as required by company policy
Preferred :
- Bachelors of Science in Biology, Zoology, Veterinary Science, or a related field, or working towards a degree.
- 1 year animal experience with hoofstock, mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors
Required :
- Customer service
- Hard working
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic
Preferred : List preferred knowledge and skills to perform the primary duties of this job. Enter none if there are no preferred knowledge and skills.
How to apply:
Send cover letter and resume with experience and when you would be able to start.
Hope to see you out there!!
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $12-13/hour
Qualification Questions
You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:
- How many years of Animal Care experience do you have?
- Have you completed the following level of education: High school or equivalent?
- Do you have the following license or certification: Valid Drivers License?
- Are you in Huntley, IL 60152?
- Do you speak English?
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Illinois Drivers License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
