Animal Care Specialist with Expertise in Reptiles, Amphibians, and Arachnids

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Do you dream of working close to animals, making a difference every day, and meeting thousands of curious guests? Now you have the chance to become part of Furuviksparken's dedicated animal care team! About the Role As an animal care specialist at Furuviksparken, you'll have a varied, responsible, and meaningful role where animal welfare and guest experience are at the center. You work daily with animal care and serve as an important ambassador for both the animals and Furuviksparken. In this position, you combine hands-on animal husbandry with theoretical knowledge about animals and nature, which you share with our visitors and school groups through presentations and guided tours. Through your dedication, you contribute to increased understanding of biodiversity—and to memories that last long for everyone who visits us. Your Responsibilities As an animal care specialist, your duties include: Working daily in accordance with routines and guidelines caring for everything from reptiles and amphibians to large primates Optimizing animal welfare by investigating, planning, implementing, and evaluating behavior-based environmental enrichment Planning, implementing, and developing positive reinforcement-based animal training that promotes welfare and enables voluntary participation in care and veterinary procedures Assisting with animal transports and veterinary procedures Conducting and documenting behavioral observations Participating in systematic animal welfare assessments and contributing to continuous improvement work Ensuring correct and ongoing record-keeping and documentation in ZIMS Participating in systematic occupational health and safety work and developing work methods and procedures Mentoring apprentices Interacting with guests and school groups, inspiring and educating them through presentations, tours, and guided experiences You'll also be an active part of Furuviksparken's sustainability efforts and help ensure the operation meets all regulatory and industry requirements. We're Looking for You If You: Have education in animal care, zoology, biology, or equivalent, or comparable work experience Have documented knowledge and professional experience working with reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids Have documented knowledge and professional experience maintaining and monitoring the technical equipment required for these animal groups' environments, such as lighting, UV systems, heating, and filtration Thrive with both independent work and teamwork Are responsible and take initiative Communicate easily and enjoy meeting guests, both on stage and at the microphone Hold a valid driver's license (category B) It's a Plus If You: Already have experience working in ZIMS and Zoomonitor Have strong abilities to search for, read, and understand scientifically-based information Have additional training in animal care, animal transport, or similar Have experience and knowledge of learning and animal training Are familiar with and have prior experience working according to the SPIDER model Practical Information: This is a permanent position with a six-month probationary period. Weekend work occurs on average 2 weekends per month. The application deadline is July 30, but selection is ongoing—don't delay your application. Applications are submitted through our website; we do not accept applications via email. If you have questions about the position, please contact Linda Berggren, Acting Animal Care Manager, mailto:[email protected] Welcome to Furuviksparken—where your dedication makes a difference, every day. About FuruviksparkenFuruvik is a unique combination park one mile south of Gävle, where guests experience everything from exciting animals and thrilling rides to magical concert evenings, hotel stays, and seaside camping. Since 2010, Furuvik has been part of Parks and Resorts, the Nordic region's leading player in the experience industry. The group also includes some of Sweden's most popular destinations: Gröna Lund, Skara Sommarland, and Kolmården. Parks and Resorts is a family business that reinvests all profits into the continued development of its operations.

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Furuvik

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Publikováno

17. 7. 2026

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18. 7. 2026

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