Zoo Keeper
Vacancy: Zoo Keeper
Position Type: Full time (upon successful completion
of probation period).
Start Date: Immediate start required - December
2017.
Closing Date: December 2017 - Until sufficient applications have been received.
Salary & Staff
Benefits: We offer a
competitive salary based on age and experience. Staff benefits include a
pension scheme and a staff discount scheme.
Overview:
We are looking for a
responsible and dedicated individual to join our team as a full time Zoo Keeper.
The role involves daily care for a diverse collection which includes: Cuban
hutia, red-rumped agouti, Grants zebra, fossa, red kangaroo, zorilla, raccoon
dog, African spoonbill, rainbow lorikeets, Fiji iguana, tortoise and frogs.
This role also includes animal encounter outreach including school visits, home
visits and events.
The successful individual will need to be engaging, confident,
approachable and keen to learn new skills whilst focusing on animal welfare,
record keeping and visitor engagement.
The Role Involves:
·
Day to day
husbandry of all animals.
·
Diet preparation.
·
Animal
observation and record keeping.
·
Public talks and
show.
·
Stock taking and
ordering.
·
Animal enrichment
and training.
·
Assistance with
veterinary care when needed.
·
Maintaining high
standards around the park including emptying bins, sweeping, weeding and window
cleaning.
·
Strict adherence
to safe working practices.
·
Working
effectively as an individual and as part of a small team.
We are looking for someone who has:
·
Experience of
working with a range of exotic animals in a zoo environment.
·
Relevant animal
husbandry qualifications.
·
High levels of
flexibility and resilience in order to respond to daily challenges across a
wide range of areas.
·
Good written and communication
skills.
·
Excellent
time-keeping and time management.
·
Full clean UK or
EU driving licence.
Working Conditions:
·
Largely outdoor
work in all weather conditions.
·
Occasional early
and late working will be required to accommodate deadlines or special events.
·
Position includes
working weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
·
Work will be
across two sites based in Ware, Hertfordshire and Enfield, Middlesex.
How to apply:
Please send your CV
and a cover letter by email to ashley@venturawildlife.co.uk detailing what role you have applied for and your
suitability for the position.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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