Qualified Animal
Keeper
Colchester Zoo are
looking to recruit a full-time qualified animal keeper to work on one of its
most varied sections which houses the Zoo’s largest cats to one of its smallest
residents the Leaf Cutter Ants.
This post provides
the opportunity to work with Amur Tigers, a breeding pair of Pygmy hippo,
Timber Wolves, Patas Monkeys, a number of different Vulture species, Owls,
Visayan Spotted Deer, Visayan Warty pigs and a number of reptile and fish
species. The successful applicant will be part of a small team entrusted with
the care of the above animals and will be required to work with dangerous
species in a safe and secure manner, input ideas for the continual progression
and development of animal husbandry and enclosure design and carry out talks
and presentations to the public as well as maintain high standards of animal
care and breeding management.
We are looking for
an individual who is highly motivated and hard working, with a minimum of 2
years experience working in a zoological collection. Excellent customer
service, communication and animal husbandry skills are essential and experience
with any of the above named species and in particular someone with a keen
interest in reptiles and aquatics is preferable.
Applicants must hold
a qualification in the Zoo animal management certificate or equivalent and have
a full valid driving licence.
This is a permanent
position with a start date as soon as is possible and Salary is dependent on
qualifications and experience.
Please send your CV
and covering letter to The Curator, Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway,
Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL
The closing date for
applications for this position is Friday 22nd August 2014.
Please mention Zoo News Digest
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