Senior Keeper
Dartmoor Zoo
Devon
Dartmoor Zoo are
looking to take on a Senior Keeper within the Animal Department, who will be an
experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual.
The duties will be
to assist the animal management team in the running of the Animal Department to
ensure high standards of welfare and husbandry for the animals. You will be a
good team worker, able to motivate others, as well as show initiative, and have
a positive outlook. You will share record keeping, staff and volunteer
deployment, control of food stocks and other supplies, and any other tasks that
are deemed reasonable within the Animal Department. You will also play an
integral role in training and enrichment of the animals, as well as maintenance
of their enclosures.
Requirements of the
position;
You will be required
to have a minimum of three years full time employment in a recognised Zoo
environment.
You should have
passed the DMZAA or equivalent, or be prepared to gain those qualifications.
Hold a full U.K.
driving licence, and have your own vehicle due to location.
You will be required
to communicate with outside agencies such as the Vet or suppliers.
Keep up to date with
current practices in animal husbandry and welfare, and have a working knowledge
of the Conservation and Education roles within modern Zoos.
Good IT skill with a
knowledge of record keeping, and able to use, or learn to use, ZIMS.
Be prepared to
assist in Veterinary procedures when necessary .
Be able to keep calm
in stressful situations, and be able to handle and manage animals during
certain procedures.
Have a basic
understanding of D.I.Y.
On occasions be able
to take charge in the event that a senior manager is not available.
You will be required
to work Bank Holidays and weekends, and any other specified day or evening if
we are hosting special events.
You will also
represent DZP at Conferences when required.
You will have two
fixed days off per week.
Wages will be
c£16,000 p/a.
Please register your
interest by sending a cover letter and current C.V. to Mike Downman, Curator of
Animals, at mike.downman@dartmoorzoo.co.uk by mid-day on Friday 23rd September.
Interviews will take place shortly after that date.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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