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Monday, February 19, 2007

Oh dear....

Another wonderful job possibility. Now, I've always loved big cats and canines...but I don't think I love them this much. My favorite parts are in red.

CARNIVORE RANGER
Organization: Wildlife Safari
Location: Winston, OR
Date: Feb 19, 2007
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a full-time position responsible for the direct care and maintenance of the carnivore collection, as well as collecting and processing food for their diets. POSITION GOALS: To maintain a high standard of care and provide diets for the carnivore collection. To maintain a clean and organized work area. To maintain communication with the carnivore staff, main office and donors. SPECIFIC TASKS: •Provide general animal husbandry and management practices to a wide variety of animal species. •Cleaning and maintenance of feeders, barns, enclosures and holding areas to insure the health and well-being of the inhabitants as well and the incorporation of environmental enrichment whenever appropriate. •Effective communication with the curatorial and veterinary staff and fellow rangers regarding animal health and management concerns. As well as any assistance needed by the veterinary staff. •Maintenance of accurate animal records and the ability to make formal and informal reports to curator, assistant curator and senior ranger upon request. •Application of excellent observational skills to assess the physical and behavioral health of the animals in the collection. •Safe capture, restraint and transport of animals in the collection. Responsible for dressing, hanging and cutting carcasses for diets.(Butchering) •Ability to select the best quality of feed for each species and the appropriate method of feeding. •Coordination of carcass pick-ups.Picking up the carcasses and euthanizing live donations. •Organize, communicate and work safely with volunteers and docents who assist in daily responsibilities. •Maintaining and cleaning the QB area and carcass truck on a daily basis. •Preparation of carnivore diets. •Complete and file monthly carcass reports. •Use of fire arms. •Driving – Must maintain a valid Oregon drivers license. •Other duties as assigned. Please send Resume to: Wildlife Safari PO BOX 1600 Winston, OR 97496

I like how it's called the 'carcass truck' and what part of caring for carnivores involves fire arms? You don't suppose that's the method of 'euthanizing donations'?!?

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

you + firearm = i'm scared
btw, that is the funniest job description i've ever seen

2/20/2007 08:59:00 PM  

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