Experienced Animal Keeper
Experienced Animal
Keeper – Full time, Permanent, Paid
Manor Wildlife Park
is searching for an ambitious, highly motivated individual who is passionate
about their quality of work and would like the chance to develop their skills
within an EAZA accredited zoological collection. This opening is aimed at those
who would like to work alongside a wide range of species whilst, at the same
time, having the opportunity to specialise in the areas or species of your
choice.
Your roles and
responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, all elements of animal
husbandry, positive reinforcement training, environmental enrichment, animal
behaviour research, elements of enclosure design and the delivery of public
talks and VIP animal experiences.
The ideal applicant should have;
• Excellent
communication and observational skills
• An
ability to work to your own initiative
• The
DMZAA or equivalent qualification
• At
least 2 years of paid experience within the animal sector
• Experience
working with large carnivores and/or hoof-stock
• Experience
with ZIMs (Desirable)
• A
full UK driving license (Desirable)
• Firearms
license (Desirable)
The position is
available for an immediate start, with successful applicants required to
perform a trial day as well as part of the interview process.
Interested in this
position? Then please send in your CV and covering letter by email to:
The closing date for this position is 14th January
2019.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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