Keeper
Position Type: Full time
Start Date: Immediate start essential
Salary: Starting from £14,000 per year
Hours: Vary throughout year.
Staff Benefits:
- 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, education and visitor engagement.
The Role Involves:
Day to day husbandry and care of a variety of animals.
Diet preparation.
Animal observation and record keeping.
Public talks, animal experiences and interactive animal encounter shows.
Stock taking, ordering and unloading (lifting).
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.
A good animal knowledge.
The ability to be responsible and professional.
High levels of flexibility and practicality 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 essential. Minimum of 3 years’ experience required.
Working Conditions:
Largely outdoor work in all weather conditions.
Offsite visits as part of our educational outreach programme.
Occasional early and late working will be required to accommodate deadlines or special events.
Position includes working weekends, bank holidays and school holidays as part of a rolling 6-day rota.
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 attend an interview and 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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