Animal Keeper

Job type:
Internship
How to apply:
Job description:
 
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, United States
10 - 50 employees
Animal & Wildlife industry
Private company
$200.00 Per month
Paid
Company Description
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill facility committed to rescuing abused, abandoned and unwanted Big Cats. Since our inception in 1992, we have rescued more than 500 Big Cats and over 50 other exotic animals, giving them a caring, lifelong home at the refuge. These magnificent creatures are the unfortunate, unwanted products of the private trade in exotic animals; most of them would have been destroyed if we were not able to take them.
We are constantly building large natural habitats for our growing family of Big Cats, which give them the room to run, play and explore like never before.
 
Turpentine Creek is accepting applications for the following intern position at the Refuge.
 
Job Description
 Animal Keeper Position: Responsible for the daily care of tigers, lions, cougars, black bears, grizzly bear, black and spotted leopards, African serval, bobcats and rhesus macaque monkey. Duties include animal husbandry, enrichment, record-keeping of animal behavior, educational public tours and customer service. Daily care includes cleaning, feeding, medicating the animals; and assisting with maintenance, upkeep and habitat construction.
 
A Bachelor's Degree in an animal related discipline is preferred. Sixteen positions are open.
 
Weekly cash stipend of $50 for living expenses, as well as on-site housing which has heat, air conditioning, utilities, full bath, kitchen, washer & dryer, satellite TV and free long distance.
 
New Spring Positions Begin: February 1, 2019
Deadline for Applications: November 1, 2018
Position lasts for six months with option to extend.
Location: Eureka Springs, Arkansas

DURATION

Temporary / Seasonal

CONTACTS

JOB FUNCTIONS

Veterinary / Animal Care

TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a true sanctuary committed to rescuing abused, abandoned and un-wanted Exotic Cats fallen victim of the exotic animal trade. We are accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), a USDA licensed facility, and have all of the proper state permits in Arkansas. For 26 years, TCWR's mission has been to provide a lifetime sanctuary for the survivors of the exotic pet trade. With the care, safety, and welfare of animals being the number one priority at the Refuge, it is important that each animal is treated with the dignity and compassion they desperately need and deserve. Because of this mission, TCWR has developed a reputation for compassionate care across the country.