Animal Keeper – Private Household

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Position: Animal Keeper

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and trustworthy Animal Keeper to join a private household (Palace) in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care for assigned animals in line with approved procedures and individual needs.
• Prepare and offer approved diets on schedule; record intake and report concerns that may require a diet review.
• Monitor behavior, appetite, body condition, health and general welfare; promptly escalate abnormal findings.
• Clean, disinfect, inspect and maintain habitats, holding areas, equipment and food preparation areas.
• Provide approved enrichment appropriate to each species and individual and record its use and response.
• Participate in approved positive reinforcement training, including cooperative husbandry and veterinary behaviors.
• Shift and move animals safely using approved procedures and appropriate protective measures.
• Support veterinary examinations, treatments, sample collection and medication administration as directed and within training.
• Record feeding, behavior, social interactions, training, health, reproduction and other relevant observations accurately.
• Report incidents, injuries, welfare concerns, equipment faults and habitat security issues without delay.
• Follow quarantine, hygiene, biosecurity, occupational health and safety procedures.
• Share practical suggestions to improve care, enrichment, training and daily operations.
• Maintain relevant husbandry and animal welfare knowledge through training and professional development.
• Work effectively with animal care, veterinary, facilities and other relevant teams.
• Exercise professional conduct and discretion on all work-related aspects.
• Carry out other animal care duties appropriate to the role as directed by the supervisor or manager.

Requirements:

• Two years of relevant experience in a zoo, wildlife facility or comparable professional animal care setting preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; relevant animal care qualification or further study is an advantage.
• Practical understanding of animal husbandry, welfare, behavior, enrichment and basic health monitoring.
• Ability to recognize changes in condition or behavior and communicate concerns clearly.
• Accurate observation and record keeping; attention to hygiene and detail.
• Understanding of positive reinforcement training.
• Ability to follow protocols and work safely around potentially dangerous animals.
• Sound judgment, teamwork and flexibility across relevant species and operational needs.
• Good communication in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Passionate about animal care and wellbeing? We’d love to hear from you!

Send your CV to recruitment@bphs.ae

Pay: AED2,300.00 - AED2,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person