Ungulates Supervisor

Ungulates supervisor to oversee the daily operations of a portion of the zoo’s animal collection focusing on giraffe and hoof stock.

Area to be managed is primarily hoof stock but also includes other taxa.
- **Duties & Responsibilities**:_

1- Supervise keepers in assigned areas including daily work scheduling, training, performance evaluations and hiring with line manager.

2- Develop and mentor progress of Keepers.

3- Oversee medication administration prescribed by the veterinarian.

4- Oversees daily animal husbandry including, but not limited to cleaning, feeding, watering, securing, training, observing and enrichment.

5- Participate in record keeping and maintaining exhibits,

6- Assists in development and delivery of educational programs formally through Education Department, and informally through interaction with zoo guests; assists with tours for guests, staffs and volunteers; may assist in research projects.

7- Assures feeding schedules and dietary requirements are met.

8- Oversees ,coordinates and managing breeding programmes, reproduction, and neonate care programs

9- Participate in pest control plan and operations.

10- May assist managers as required.

11- Provides support and guidance to hoofstock keepers.

12- Generates work requests and coordinates completion.

13- Ensures accurate and complete records of animal activities.

14- Support the goals of EPZ departments’ collection plan, strategic and Master Plans.

15- Prepares purchase requisitions for equipment and supplies.

16- Oversees/coordinate animal introductions, moves, restraints, and shipments.

17- Accompanies veterinary staff on medical rounds and assures procedures are followed.

18- Discusses morbidity and mortality with veterinary staff.

19- Regularly inspects and observes assigned collection for overall health and welfare.

20- Trains and coaches staff regarding media contact, conflict resolution, and appropriate guest and customer relations.

21- Provide marketing material.

22- Participate in required lectures, seminars, and workshops as part of their job.

23- Provide on job training for keepers.

24- Ensure effective implementation of the health and safety policies and regulations.

25- Prepare reports as required by the line manager.

26- Prepares annual work plans for the assigned area.

27- Observes animals to detect illnesses and injuries and notifies vet health care department of findings.

28- Involve in transfers animals from one enclosure to another for purposes such as breeding, giving birth, rearrangement of exhibits, or shipping if needed.

29- Handling, Captures and restrains animal.

30- Participates in establishing animal collection plan, studbooks, identification, surplus list and record keeping.

31- Visitors interactions including scheduled on-ground talks to our guests, answers visitors' questions concerning animals' habits.

32- Maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures to ensure safety for the animal and visitors.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

- What's your Visa Status?
- What's your Current Salary?
- What's your Expected Salary?

Ability to Commute:

- Abu Dhabi (required)