Live Animals Caretaker

Pangea Reptile•Zeeland, MI

5d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

As a Live Animals Caretaker, you’ll be a key member of our Live Animals Team, supporting the daily care, health, and wellbeing of our reptiles and invertebrates. This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of responsibility, attention to detail, and a willingness to get your hands dirty. While previous animal care experience is a plus, we’re happy to train the right individual who is dependable, motivated, and ready to learn.

Requirements

Reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented individual.
Comfortable handling both reptiles and invertebrates.
Strong observational skills with a patient and calm demeanor.
Able to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and accurately.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Willingness to ask for help and accept constructive feedback.
Capable of reading, writing, and performing basic math tasks.
Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and departmental needs.
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stair climbing required.
Exposure to varied temperatures, animal products, cleaning agents, and noise.
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in animal or invertebrate care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve reptile diets; maintain accurate feeding and health records.
Physically inspect reptiles and invertebrates and monitor for behavioral or health changes.
Clean and disinfect animal and invertebrate enclosures/habitats.
Set up and stage enclosures with appropriate decor, hides, and equipment.
Maintain washroom operations, clean equipment, and care tools.
Weigh and track gecko progress based on established protocols.
Assist with the general maintenance, organization, and cleanliness of the care areas.
Pick and pack reptiles and invertebrates for expos, Palmstreet shipments, customer orders, and other outgoing deliveries.
Feed, clean, and maintain invertebrate enclosures and colonies.