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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced and passionate Animal Tamer to work with various animal species and train them for shows, circus performances, or film productions. As an Animal Tamer, you are responsible for the safe and ethical training of animals to deliver impressive and entertaining performances. You will work closely with animal caretakers, veterinarians, and other performers to ensure the well-being of the animals while maintaining a high level of professionalism and show quality.
Your duties include training animals to respond to specific commands, monitoring their health and behavior, and ensuring they live in a safe and species-appropriate environment. You must have a deep understanding of animal behavior and be able to work with patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. Experience with exotic or wild animals is a plus.
A successful Animal Tamer is creative, responsible, and physically fit. You must be able to work under pressure, especially during live performances, while ensuring the safety of both humans and animals. The job may involve irregular working hours, travel, and physically demanding tasks.
If you have a passion for animals and enjoy working in a dynamic, creative environment, we look forward to your application.
Responsibilities
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- Observing animal behavior and health
- Ensuring species-appropriate living conditions
- Collaborating with veterinarians and caretakers
- Preparing and executing performances
- Complying with safety and animal welfare regulations
- Feeding and caring for animals
- Documenting training progress
- Transporting and supervising animals during travel
- Managing crises involving unexpected animal behavior
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Experience working with animals, ideally in training
- Knowledge of animal behavior and psychology
- Physical fitness and stamina
- Willingness to work irregular hours and travel
- Responsibility and patience
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Basic first aid knowledge for animals
- Creativity and improvisation skills
- Understanding of safety regulations
- Driver’s license (Class B) is a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What types of animals have you trained?
- How do you handle aggressive animal behavior?
- Do you have experience with live performances?
- How do you ensure animal well-being?
- How do you respond in emergency situations?
- What training methods do you prefer?
- How do you collaborate with other team members?
- Are you willing to travel regularly?
- How do you document training progress?
- What safety measures do you take during training?
