The role generally includes making decisions involving animal husbandry, diets, veterinary care, quarantine procedures, enrichment activities, animal transportation, and research projects.
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\n Duties and Responsibilities:OperationalContribute planning\u00a0 and development of the park in respect of animal collection.\u00a0Assist for making sure that the animals are being cared for in the most efficient and appropriate way possible.\u00a0Orchestrate all aspects of animal care including but not limited to acquisition, disposition, husbandry, enrichment, implementation of balanced and nutritional diets, translocations, medical procedures, and vaccinationProvide assistance to all activities regarding interaction with mammals and birds.Ensure that staff daily summary reports are uptodate\u00a0 to stay informed of animal health changes and needs within the animal care department.Assist in the success of various animal programs, the experience of the visitors with animals and the maintenance of the health of the particular animal collectionAssist in the importation and exportation of animals and zoo exchanges.Direct the animal husbandry programs.Manage conservation programs by attending meetings, selecting species to manage within the park collection and writing reports and scientific papersAdministrationAssist for the PAAZA project and ensure we are compliant with the requirements.\u00a0Perform any other cognate duties as assigned by Management.Candidate’s Profile:Holder as a minimum a bachelor of\u00a0 Science degree in animal science, biology or zoology, or a related field, such as management, health or behavior.A minimum of three years of experience in a supervisory role and demonstrate a\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 proven record of animal husbandry, enrichment and exhibition of a variety of mammals, birds and reptiles, including venomous species.\u00a0Sound experience in handling exotic animals and in the use of capture equipment for control of dangerous wild animals.General knowledge of all animal phylum and their characteristics and habits.Must be able to recognize any deficiencies in exhibit or animal holding facilities.Good knowledge of veterinary procedures and vaccinationsMust be able to recognize any deficiencies in exhibit or animal holding facilities.Have good organizational skills.Possess business acumenDemonstrate excellent leadership skillsAvailable to work weekends and\/or public holidays or odd hours\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0To ApplyInterested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by sending a motivation letter with a CV to:The Human Resources DepartmentCasela Nature ParksRoyal Road, CascavelleOr by e-mailN.B: The Management reserves the right to call only successful candidates for interview or not to make any appointment following this advertisement.<\/p>\n
Cascavelle, Cascavelle, Mauritius<\/p>\n
Phone: 4016500\/<\/p>\n
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career@caselaparks.com<\/p>\n
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