Live Animals Caretaker
Full Time • Pangea Reptile LLC
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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.
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: www.pangeareptile.com
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: www.pangeareptile.com
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!
Apply now and join the Pangea Reptile team!
Compensation: $16.00 per hour
Owner Matthew Parks started Pangea Reptile LLC in 2001 with the breeding of geckos and small-scale sale of dry goods. Several years later we have now grown into one of the largest online sellers of reptile food, products, and quality geckos. We are constantly growing and expanding our line of products and services to meet our customer needs.
But the real story behind every one of Pangea Reptile LLC’s products and specimens is the spirit of discovery that Matt experienced on his first chance encounter with a crested gecko. This spark of wonder woven through our business makes us strive to be innovators over salesmen, scientists instead of staff, and craftsmen rather than breeders.
Our goal is to use this energy to have the very best customer service in the industry as well as the finest animals and products available.
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