Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Live Animals Caretaker
Location: Pangea Reptile – Zeeland, Michigan (On-site)
Pay: $16/hr
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8a-4
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Operations Manager

Due to the holiday season - interviews will be scheduled starting the week of January 5th, 2026.

About Us:
Join our growing team!

Pangea Reptile is a leading online retailer and one of the world’s largest breeders of captive-bred geckos, specializing in Crested Geckos and our award-winning Pangea Complete Crested Gecko Diet. We are not a pet store — we’re a fast-growing company dedicated to the highest standards of reptile and invertebrate care. We also manufacture and distribute premium products for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Learn more at:

We foster a positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented work environment.

Position Summary:

As a Live Animals Caretaker, you’ll be a key member of our Live Animals Team, supporting the daily care, health, and wellbeing of our reptiles and invertebrates. This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of responsibility, attention to detail, and a willingness to get your hands dirty. While previous animal care experience is a plus, we’re happy to train the right individual who is dependable, motivated, and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve reptile diets; maintain accurate feeding and health records.
• Physically inspect reptiles and invertebrates and monitor for behavioral or health changes.
• Clean and disinfect animal and invertebrate enclosures/habitats.
• Set up and stage enclosures with appropriate decor, hides, and equipment.
• Maintain washroom operations, clean equipment, and care tools.
• Weigh and track gecko progress based on established protocols.
• Assist with the general maintenance, organization, and cleanliness of the care areas.
• Pick and pack reptiles and invertebrates for expos, Palmstreet shipments, customer orders, and other outgoing deliveries.
• Feed, clean, and maintain invertebrate enclosures and colonies.

Note: Responsibilities may change over time as business needs evolve. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt are essential.

Cross-Department Support: From time to time, you may be asked to assist in other departments within Pangea to help meet company goals and operational demands.

What We’re Looking For:

• Reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented individual.
• Comfortable handling both reptiles and invertebrates.
• Strong observational skills with a patient and calm demeanor.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to ask for help and accept constructive feedback.
• Capable of reading, writing, and performing basic math tasks.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in animal or invertebrate care is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and departmental needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stair climbing required.
• Exposure to varied temperatures, animal products, cleaning agents, and noise.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Work Environment:

• Active, physically demanding role with routine animal and invertebrate handling.
• Supportive, professional, collaborative, and fast-paced work culture
• Stable, year-round employment as part of an essential business.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) eligibility after 90 days
• Sick Time eligibility after 90 days
• Health Insurance and 401(k) eligibility after 90 days
• Employee Discount on Pangea products
• Employee Assistance Program 

Passionate about reptiles and invertebrates? Want to be part of a unique, growing company?
Apply now and join the Pangea Reptile team!

 

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Weekend work,

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