Animal Keeper, Zoo specialization, for the feed kitchen
Original title: Tierpfleger*in (m/
This job is at Stadt Dortmund. You apply to them, not to GoAusbildung.
Start Date
On request
Sector
Zoo / Public Service
Salary
Competitive salary
Listing data as of November 10, 2026
About this Apprenticeship
The City of Dortmund is looking for an animal keeper (m/f/d) as soon as possible, fixed-term for one year. The position is advertised as part-time with 30 hours. The workplace is the Sport- und Freizeitbetriebe Dortmund (SFB), Zoo division. The "Animal Management" team provides professional care for the animals at Dortmund Zoo and handles tasks in zoology, veterinary medicine and feed logistics.
What You'll Learn
- You prepare feed recipes according to the feed list.
- You provide the feed for the animal sections.
- You master the basics of breeding and rearing native and exotic animals.
- You carry out various procurement trips.
- You can independently carry out minor manual tasks.
Requirements
- You have completed vocational training as an animal keeper (m/f/d) specializing in zoo animals.
- You have experience working with native and exotic animals as well as solid expertise from your training.
- Because of the staggered working hours, you naturally are willing to work flexibly.
- You are used to working independently.
- You bring above-average commitment and dedication to animal welfare and visitor service.
- You stand out through cooperation and teamwork skills.
What Stadt Dortmund offers
- We offer you secure future prospects with safe jobs.
- You receive pay under a collective agreement (12 monthly salaries, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits) as well as a voluntary annual performance bonus from the City of Dortmund.
- It is important to us that you are well rested. You get 30 days of vacation.
- You work in motivated and dynamic teams and receive a comprehensive induction period from experienced colleagues.
- We offer attractive bike leasing models. In addition, city employees can use metropolrad rental bikes free of charge for up to 12 hours on weekdays. For employees under the collective agreement, we offer the Deutschland-Ticket at reduced conditions.
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