Animal Caretaker

HIRING: Animal Caretaker

Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore

Working Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: ₹15,000 per month (in hand)

About the Role:

We are looking for a responsible, compassionate, and dedicated *Zoo Animal Keeper* to join our animal care team.

The role involves hands-on care and management of exotic and domestic animals, with a focus on their health, nutrition, hygiene, enrichment, safety, and overall welfare.

The selected candidate will work closely with zoo biologists, veterinarians, aviculturists, and wildlife experts and gain practical exposure to scientific and ethical animal care practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Carry out daily animal husbandry activities, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and enclosure maintenance.

2. Assist with animal enrichment activities to encourage natural behaviours and promote animal wellbeing.

3. Observe animal behaviour and report changes in health, appetite, behaviour, or activity.

4. Assist with basic healthcare management and observe veterinary care practices.

5. Maintain proper hygiene, sanitation, and biosecurity standards in animal enclosures.

6. Support habitat and enclosure management to ensure a safe and suitable environment for animals.

7. Maintain animal records using ANTZ (Animal Tracking & Management) System and other digital tools.

8. Follow animal welfare, safety, and responsible animal-handling protocols.

9. Support the organisation of webinars, workshops, study tours, and educational activities related to animal care and welfare.

10. Participate in training sessions, educational discussions, and documentation related to animal husbandry and welfare.

We Are Looking For:

🐾 Love and compassion for animals

🔍 Good observation and attention to detail

💪 Physically fit and comfortable working around animals

🌱 Willingness to work in a hands-on, outdoor animal-care environment

📚 Eagerness to learn and develop practical animal-care skills

What You Will Gain:

• Hands-on experience with exotic and domestic animals

• Practical training in animal husbandry, nutrition, enrichment, hygiene, and welfare

• Exposure to veterinary care and animal behaviour

• Mentorship from experienced zoo biologists, veterinarians, aviculturists, and wildlife experts

• Experience with modern animal management and documentation systems

• Exposure to webinars, workshops, study tours, and educational programs related to animal care