Find & Apply For Animal Care Worker / Manager Jobs in Blue Springs, Mississippi

Job Overview Join our dynamic team here are Blue Springs Safari as a Zookeeper and become a vital steward of wildlife conservation and animal welfare. In this engaging role, you will provide exceptional care for a diverse array of animals, ensuring their health, safety, and enrichment within a vibrant zoo/safari environment. Your passion for animals will help promote conservation efforts, educate visitors, and support habitat preservation initiatives. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, apply your zoological expertise, and make a meaningful impact on wildlife preservation. Responsibilities Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and administering medications as needed Monitor animal behavior and health, recognizing signs of illness or distress promptly Assist with animal handling and restraint during veterinary procedures or behavioral training sessions Support habitat maintenance by identifying native plants and managing landscaping to mimic natural environments Engage in outdoor work activities such as habitat enrichment, environmental law compliance checks, and species taxonomy documentation Requirements Demonstrate knowledge of animal physiology, anatomy, and behavior across various species Experience with animal handling, restraint techniques, and animal husbandry practices Ability to perform outdoor work in varying weather conditions with physical stamina for active duties Veterinary experience or medication administration certification is a plus.

Pay:

$12.00 - $16.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person