Live Animals Caretaker

Pangea Reptile • Zeeland, MI

9d • $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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Time Off (PTO) eligibility after 90 days
• Sick Time eligibility after 90 days
• Health Insurance and 401(k) eligibility after 90 days
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed