Senior Hoofstock Keeper
(Salary
commensurate with experience)
Howletts & Port Lympne
Wild Animal Parks, in conjunction with the Aspinall Foundation, are a charity
based organisation committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from
extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. The parks
are home of one of the world’s most prized wild animal collections and are one
of the biggest visitor attractions in Kent.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual
to join our team of dedicated Hoofstock keepers at Port Lympne Reserve. The section comprises of various ungulate species
including; Malayan Tapir, Eastern Bongo, Visayan Warty Pigs, European Bison,
Waterbuck, Water Buffalo and Takin among others. The section is involved in
reintroduction initiatives for a number of these species.
The
ideal candidate will have previous experience working with similar species, in
a mainstream zoological collection and an awareness of current conservation
issues and a passion for animal welfare. The main duties of this role will
include:
· Observing the behavior, health and security of animals
and reporting any problems to the Section Head
- Preparation of approved diets and carrying out
the correct feeding procedures
- Cleaning and maintaining enclosures as well as
adjacent working areas
- Ensuring that safety and emergency procedures are
followed at all times
- Maintaining courteous and helpful relations with
visitors
- Assisting with the movement/transport of
animals
- Supporting in the training of less experienced
staff and supervision of volunteers and interns.
- Maintaining good and detailed communication at all
levels, including veterinary, marketing and other animal collections.
You will need to be familiar with
health and safety documentation including risk assessments and safe systems of
work, have a broad taxonomic knowledge on a range of species and excellent
observations skills. This is a physically demanding position, so candidates
must be physically fit and a full valid driving licence is essential to the
role. You will possess excellent all-round animal husbandry skills and be
enthusiastic in contributing to the enrichment of the various species around
the park.
This role is 40 hours
a week working 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays, the
successful candidate will have a genuinely flexible approach to working hours.
All
applicants must have right to work in the UK.
Closing
date: Monday 26 March 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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