Zoo Keeper

We invite an animal caretaker to join our team in the Ungulates Department What you'll do daily: take care of the daily care and welfare of animals in the Ungulates Department; maintain order and cleanliness in animal enclosures (mostly physical work in various weather conditions); prepare and portion feed for animals (in accordance with guidelines); observe animal behavior and feeding patterns, inform responsible staff members of any changes, and keep observation records. This job is right for you if: you are accustomed to physical work (not just willing to try); are able to work carefully and responsibly, even if the work is monotonous; understand that safety regulations are not subject to personal interpretation; can take responsibility even when no one is watching; are ready to work in dust (hay, straw); are looking for stable work with clear rules; can communicate freely in Latvian. This job is probably not right for you if: you find it difficult to follow rules and routines; physical work tires you out or demotivates you quickly. We offer: full-time work with shift schedule (work starts at 8:30 AM); salary during probation 1000 EUR per month (gross), after probation period and completion of training 1200 EUR per month (gross); sustainable social support (health insurance and accident insurance after probation period, additional vacation days, financial support in significant life situations and other collective agreement benefits); an inclusive work environment as well as an open, collaboration-focused team and company culture. How to apply: Send your CV to [email protected] with the subject line "Animal Caretaker, Ungulates Department" by September 3, 2026 (inclusive); candidates are requested to honestly assess their health status in a work environment with pollen, animal hair and hay dust; we will contact candidates who are invited for an interview. If you do not receive an interview invitation within 3 weeks after the closing date of the competition, please consider it as a rejection from SIA "Rīgas meži". Personal data processing: for the purpose of personnel selection, SIA "Rīgas meži" processes candidates' personal data. Detailed information about candidate personal data processing and protection is available on the company website https://rigasmezi.lv/publiskojama-informacija/privatuma-pazinojums-arejiem-datu-subjektiem

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