Specialist in Carnivores 100% (m/f/d)

About the job

The Goldau Nature and Animal Park delights around 450,000 visitors annually. On 42 hectares, approximately 100 European wild animal species live. Around 200 employees and numerous volunteers are committed daily to the care and welfare of the animals, nature and species conservation, as well as education and research. As a scientifically managed zoo, we take responsibility for the preservation of endangered animal species, participate in international breeding programmes, and advocate for the reintroduction of endangered species. At the same time, we offer our guests exciting nature experiences and impart knowledge about the native animal and plant world.

To strengthen our animal care team, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a dedicated and proactive individual with a passion for animal care and curiosity for new things.

Specialist in Carnivores 100% (m/f/d)

Start: by arrangement

Your tasks

• Responsibility for the carnivore area including bear, wolf, lynx, wildcat, fox, as well as other species such as bearded vulture, pond turtle, and roe deer
• Professional and species-appropriate care, husbandry, and breeding of the entrusted animal species
• Implementation of modern methods of animal training and behavioural enrichment
• Cleaning, maintenance, and ensuring the functionality of animal enclosures
• Participation in the planning and implementation of new and redesigned animal enclosures

Your profile

• Completed training as an animal keeper EFZ, specialising in wild animals
• Experience in the husbandry of various carnivore species
• Knowledge of modern animal training and behavioural enrichment
• High motivation to contribute own ideas and actively develop animal welfare
• Broad interest in European wild animals and their behaviour
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment in conveying biological knowledge to guests
• Open, friendly, and well-groomed appearance
• Reliability, sense of responsibility, and safety awareness
• Strong sense of hygiene and cleanliness
• Manual dexterity and technical understanding
• Enjoyment of practical and physical work in nature
• Very good German language skills, spoken and written
• Willingness to work regularly on weekends and public holidays
• Driving licence category A1 and B

Our offer

• Meaningful work in a unique environment
• Opportunity to actively shape and further develop the animal area
• Modern working environment with appreciative leadership culture and committed employees
• Attractive employment conditions, modern infrastructure, and diverse fringe benefits

Application and contact

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, including your annual gross salary expectations, by e-mail to: bewerbung@tierpark.ch. For questions, Dr Pascal Marty, Head of Animal Department & Board of Trustees, is happy to assist you by e-mail or telephone: pascal.marty@tierpark.ch or 041 859 06 20