EXPERIENCED KEEPER / REPTILES
We
are currently looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, reliable and
enthusiastic individual to join our keeper team.
The
applicant must be flexible about their duties within the zoo and should be
prepared to be involved in a range of jobs associated with the daily, safe and
smooth running of a family owned and managed zoological gardens.
Jobs
will include all aspects of animal care; the applicant will be responsible for
various animal species and duties will include food preparation, cleaning,
maintenance of the enclosures, aviaries and surroundings, hand-rearing where
necessary, assisting the vet and administration of basic medicines, wormers
etc, record keeping and risk assessments.
Other
daily jobs may include cleaning and maintenance of working and visitor facilities
to ensure safe and very high standards at all times, involvement with the
educational presentations, supervising and training of trainee keepers.
The
ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent communication skills and the
ability to work well within a team and alone,
- Endless enthusiasm and an outgoing
personality,
- A passion for and proven record in
reptile husbandry,
- A good knowledge and understanding of
the conservation and education roles of zoos.
If
you would like the chance to join our great team, please download an
application form or telephone for a copy on 01223 891308. Please send this with
a covering letter and CV to Kim Simmons, Linton Zoo, Hadstock Road, Linton,
Cambridgeshire CB21 4NT or email to lintonzoo@hotmail.co.uk stating any previous experience and
availability.
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