KEEPER VACANCY
Position Type: Full
time
Start Date:
Immediate start essential
Salary: We offer a
salary based on age and experience.
Staff Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Staff discount
card (includes staff discount in zoo shop)
- Free park entry
for staff and immediate family plus complimentary tickets
- Free parking
Overview:
Ventura Wildlife
Park opened in August 2016 and is one of the UK’s newest zoological
collections. We pride ourselves on being a small and interactive park where
guests of all ages and abilities can discover a variety of species including:
zebra, fossa, lemurs, red kangaroo, wallaby, Cuban hutia, red-rumped agouti,
raccoon dog, ibis, spoonbill and various reptiles. We are looking for a responsible and
dedicated individual to join our team as a full time Zoo Keeper.
The position
involves daily care for a varied collection of species.
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, animal experiences and interactive animal encounter shows.
• Stock
taking, ordering and unloading (lifting).
• Animal
enrichment and training.
• Assistance
with veterinary care when needed.
• Maintaining
high standards around the park
• Helping
to maintain park grounds and enclosures at all times and undertaking gardening
and basic repairs tasks.
• 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 or similar environment.
• Excellent
animal knowledge.
• High
levels of flexibility in order to respond to daily challenges.
• 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.
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. All applicants must
be willing to complete a trial day at the park prior to starting.
Please note-
Accommodation is not included with this position. You will be required to find
your own accommodation locally.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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