Animal Carer

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate animal lover to join our team! As 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.

Location

Black River Gerald Durrell Endemic Wildlife Sanctuary (GDEWS)

Recruitment and selection process

After reviewing applications, only shortlisted applicants with desired qualifications will be contacted via email.

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 on given email address. Call on 6976097 for any assistance.

Applications will be considered from: 14^th November 2024 and recruitment will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Supplementary information

This position best suits those that are passionate about animals, can work in a team, can challenge themselves and are looking to gain new skills and experiences.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Our project

Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) endeavours to protect and safeguard the natural heritage of the Republic Mauritius from extinction through scientific conservation work and community awareness. The MWF is the pioneer and the largest non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Mauritius whose mission is to save endemic Mauritian and Rodriguan Fauna and Flora, undertake research and implement programmes to restore and manage the ecosystem, share the results with the public and protect the native species’ future.

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