Sunday, December 29, 2019

Marine Mammal Trainer




Marine Mammal Trainer

Dolphins Pacific would like to announce that we are looking for a hard working and Marine Mammal Trainer to join our marine mammal training team.

Founded in 2001, Dolphins Pacific is a non-profit research, education and interaction facility. The facility is located amongst the Rock Islands of Palau, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Job Description

In your position as Marine Mammal Trainer, you will be involved in maintaining current animal behaviour, including demonstration, interactive, and husbandry behaviour, and training new behaviours, using operant condition techniques;Assisting the veterinary staff with medical procedures and sample collection; Food preparation and facility maintenance. You will posses strong customer service and guest management skills as you will be participating in guest interaction and education programs. Experience working with guests of all ages and nationalities is a plus. You must be able to work efficiently in a team-based environment, and maintain good communication with all departments within the company.

Job Requirements

•Must be able to do the above described work, and posses a good work ethic.

•Must have one to two (1-2) years working with marine mammals in a similar role, and a sound knowledge of marine mammal training and behaviour.

•Be physically fit and a strong swimmer in all water depths.

•Be able to work in harsh environmental conditions, such as direct sun light, heat and heavy rain.

•Strong customer service and public speaking skills.

•Must be able to speak, understand and read and write in English. Understanding of/or conversational skills in another language (preferably Chinese, Japanese or Korean) is a plus.

•Must have a tertiary degree (or diploma), preferably in biology, animal science, psychology or related field.

•Experience with disability programs and/or dolphin therapy programs in also beneficial.

If you meet the job requirements, please send your resume or CV and cover letter stating your interest in the position to reservation@dolphinspacific.com. We can also give you more information about our employee benefits if you reach out to us. For more information about our facility, interactive programs and dolphins, please visit www.dolphinspacificpalau.com.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!


The Dolphins Pacific Team










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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

ANIMAL KEEPER


ANIMAL KEEPER
Position Type: Full time
Start Date: January 2020
Hours: Vary throughout year.
Overview:
Ventura Wildlife Park is a small wildlife park located in Ware, Hertfordshire. We pride ourselves on being an interactive park where guests of all ages and abilities can discover a variety of species including; zebra, fossa, binturong, lemur, squirrel monkey, kangaroo, hutia, raccoon dog, mongoose, ibis and hornbill as well as a variety of snakes, lizards and tortoises. 

We are looking for a new full time zoo keeper to join our small and trusted team of likeminded individuals who take pride in their role. This position involves providing daily care for a varied collection exotic animals, therefore suitable applicants should have an interest in working with a variety of invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

The successful applicant must be engaging, confident, approachable and keen to learn new skills quickly and effectively whilst focusing on animal welfare, education and visitor engagement.


The Role Involves:
·      Day to day husbandry and care of a variety of taxa.
·      Diet preparation.
·      Animal observation and record keeping (use of ZIMS)
·      Delivering public talks, school visits, animal experiences and interactive animal encounter sessions both on and offsite.
·      Stock taking, ordering and unloading (lifting weights of up to 25kg).
·      Assisting with veterinary care when needed.
·      Maintaining high standards around the park.
·      Helping to maintain park grounds and enclosures, including cleaning, gardening and basic repair tasks.
·      Strict adherence to safe working practices.
·      Working effectively as an individual and as part of a small team.
·      Initiative- managing own time, prioritising work load and taking responsibility for own knowledge and development within the role.

Skills & Requirements:
  • ·      Experience of working with a range of exotic animals in a zoo or similar environment.
  • ·      A good animal knowledge covering a wide range of species.
  • ·      Knowledge of ZIMS (desirable).
  • ·      DMZAA or equivalent qualification in a suitable discipline.
  • ·      The ability to be responsible, professional and follow instructions.
  • ·      High levels of flexibility and practicality in order to respond to daily challenges.
  • ·      Strong levels of initiative and a proactive nature.
  • ·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • ·      First class customer service and guest interaction skills.
  • ·      Excellent time-keeping and time management.
  • ·      Full clean UK or EU driving. Minimum age of 21 years for insurance purposes.


Work Particulars:
·      Offsite educational outreach visits form part of this role.
·      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 rota.

How to apply:
Please send your CV (including two references) and a cover letter by email to adminmanager@venturawildlife.co.uk
Your cover letter must outline why you are interest in the advertised role, your suitability for the position and your availability to start should your application be successful.

All applicants must be willing to attend an interview and complete a trial day at the park prior to starting.

NB- Due to the number of applicants we receive we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.












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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Experienced Animal Team Leader



Experienced Animal Team Leader

Are you an experienced Animal Team Leader looking to move into a new role with a difference? If have passed the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA), have experience at senior zoo keeper level, sufficient practical experience in a zoo or animal-related environment and extensive experience working with and managing a range of animal taxon groups, RZSS Highland Wildlife Park could be for you. We have a rare opportunity for an Animal Team Leader to join our Living Collections on a full time permanent basis. For more info see Animal Team Leader – Highland Wildlife Park


This is a full time permanent where the working hours are 37.5 hours per week (annualized figure) and the post involves weekend and occasional evening work.









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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

BIRD SECTION TRAINING PLACEMENT


BIRD SECTION TRAINING PLACEMENT

BIRD SECTION VOLUNTARY WORKER (TRAINING PLACEMENT) from 1st March 2020

We currently have an opportunity for a Voluntary Worker for a period of 6 months (including a one-month evaluation period and the opportunity, when 3 months into your placement, to extend to a maximum of one year) within our Bird section.

Voluntary Worker (Training Placement) roles are not for current students as we are unable to support you with a college or University placement whilst you volunteer with us.

Our own training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly with you throughout your training placement and you will take away a completed training record and certificate on the successful end of your placement.

Our Voluntary Worker training placement program has resulted in a high percentage of participants finding employment within the zoological sector and it is our aim, along with your support, to provide you with the experience necessary to go on to be considered for a position within the zoo industry. As such, our Voluntary Worker roles are for those looking for valuable experience within the zoo industry.

This is a physically demanding role so commitment and a level of physical fitness is a must. It’s a very rewarding role and will allow you to volunteer alongside keepers, aiding them in their daily duties and helping care for the animals.

Mission Statement
Newquay Zoo strives to conserve species and habitats, and to inspire and empower people to help in the fight to protect wildlife.

Aim of voluntary worker role:
The main aim of the placement will be to attend to the husbandry requirements of the animal collection as directed by the Senior Keeper in charge. Voluntary Workers focus on one of our animal sections and this role specifically relates to the Bird section.

The objective of the voluntary worker role is to:
Gain experience and understanding of the work of a zoo animal keeping department; Apply own personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks and/or a research project; Reflect on training and experience throughout the placement.

Tasks:
The role covers all the areas within the Bird section and you will be asked to volunteer wherever the Senior Keeper requires you to: Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision, enclosure modification etc.; Opportunities to observe and take part in animal handling, rearing and training. Observations of animals and recording of relevant information; Training in basic research methods; Visitor interaction e.g. answering visitor questions in a polite and sensitive manner; Assisting with student supervision, alongside a member of staff, at the direction of the senior keeper; Training in animal-management related computer software; Training in all aspects of the company’s code of practice.


Time:
Newquay Zoo is open every day and Voluntary Workers are full time i.e. a five-day volunteering week, including some weekends. This will be discussed as part of your Informal Discussion, which you will be invited to attend if shortlisted from your Interest Form / CV / covering letter. Informal Discussions will be carried out in person and not via telephone, Skype, etc. as this allows you to see where you will be volunteering and the area you would be potentially living (if necessary for you to move) whilst carrying out your placement.

Place of duty:
Bird section enclosures / areas around the Zoo.

Department manager:
Senior Keeper

Skills required:
Previous animal-related work experience or volunteering (desirable but not essential); Good communication skills; Adaptable to different environments; Able to volunteer in a team and independently; Physically fit for the demands of the post; Must be reliable; Able to follow strict instructions.

Materials required:
A polo shirt, sweatshirt, combat trousers, fleece, waterproof coat and steel-toe capped wellies or boots are provided for a small deposit (£30) as part of your induction.
 
Any health and safety requirements:
Keepers will talk you through all relevant health and safety requirements and risk assessments for the duties that you will be carrying out. You will need to ensure that your tetanus injection is valid and will be kept up-to-date throughout your placement.

Please note
All Voluntary Workers for this role must be aged 18 years or over
All Voluntary Workers are purely voluntary, and as such, Newquay Zoo does not provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to register their interest in or take on these positions with us.
If you are successful in becoming a Voluntary Worker with us, two references will be taken up before you are able to start and, for identification purposes, you will be required to bring your passport and your National Insurance card (or number NI printed on a document) with you to your induction meeting.

To register your interest for this
Bird Section Voluntary Worker role
Please complete the Interest Form at https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/volunteer-register stating Voluntary Worker: Birds in the role choice and then email a CV and covering letter to nzvolunteering@wildplanettrust.org.uk by Sunday 5th January 2020

If you have picked up a paper version of our Volunteer Interest Form, please send your completed form to Volunteers’ Co-ordinator, Newquay Zoo, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ, along with your CV and covering letter.


If the items shown above are not received, we will be unable to take your interest further.












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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

CARNIVORE SECTION TRAINING PLACEMENT


CARNIVORE SECTION TRAINING PLACEMENT

CARNIVORE SECTION VOLUNTARY WORKER (TRAINING PLACEMENT) from 1st March 2020

We currently have an opportunity for a Voluntary Worker for a period of 6 months (including a one-month evaluation period and the opportunity, when 3 months into your placement, to extend to a maximum of one year) within our Carnivore section.

Voluntary Worker (Training Placement) roles are not for current students as we are unable to support you with a college or University placement whilst you volunteer with us.

Our own training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly with you throughout your training placement and you will take away a completed training record and certificate on the successful end of your placement.

Our Voluntary Worker training placement program has resulted in a high percentage of participants finding employment within the zoological sector and it is our aim, along with your support, to provide you with the experience necessary to go on to be considered for a position within the zoo industry. As such, our Voluntary Worker roles are for those looking for valuable experience within the zoo industry.

This is a physically demanding role so commitment and a level of physical fitness is a must. It’s a very rewarding role and will allow you to volunteer alongside keepers, aiding them in their daily duties and helping care for the animals.

Mission Statement
Newquay Zoo strives to conserve species and habitats, and to inspire and empower people to help in the fight to protect wildlife.

Aim of voluntary worker role:
The main aim of the placement will be to attend to the husbandry requirements of the animal collection as directed by the Senior Keeper in charge. Voluntary Workers focus on one of our animal sections and this role specifically relates to the Carnivore section.

The objective of the voluntary worker role is to:
Gain experience and understanding of the work of a zoo animal keeping department; Apply own personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks and/or a research project; Reflect on training and experience throughout the placement.

Tasks:
The role covers all the areas within the Carnivore section and you will be asked to volunteer wherever the Senior Keeper requires you to: Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision, enclosure modification etc.; Opportunities to observe and take part in animal handling, rearing and training. Observations of animals and recording of relevant information; Training in basic research methods; Visitor interaction e.g. answering visitor questions in a polite and sensitive manner; Assisting with student supervision, alongside a member of staff, at the direction of the senior keeper; Training in animal-management related computer software; Training in all aspects of the company’s code of practice.


Time:
Newquay Zoo is open every day and Voluntary Workers are full time i.e. a five-day volunteering week, including some weekends. This will be discussed as part of your Informal Discussion, which you will be invited to attend if shortlisted from your Interest Form / CV / covering letter. Informal Discussions will be carried out in person and not via telephone, Skype, etc. as this allows you to see where you will be volunteering and the area you would be potentially living (if necessary for you to move) whilst carrying out your placement.

Place of duty:
Carnivore section enclosures / areas around the Zoo.

Department manager:
Senior Keeper

Skills required:
Previous animal-related work experience or volunteering (desirable but not essential); Good communication skills; Adaptable to different environments; Able to volunteer in a team and independently; Physically fit for the demands of the post; Must be reliable; Able to follow strict instructions.

Materials required:
A polo shirt, sweatshirt, combat trousers, fleece, waterproof coat and steel-toe capped wellies or boots are provided for a small deposit (£30) as part of your induction.
 
Any health and safety requirements:
Keepers will talk you through all relevant health and safety requirements and risk assessments for the duties that you will be carrying out. You will need to ensure that your tetanus injection is valid and will be kept up-to-date throughout your placement.

Please note
All Voluntary Workers for this role must be aged 18 years or over
All Voluntary Workers are purely voluntary, and as such, Newquay Zoo does not provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to register their interest in or take on these positions with us.
If you are successful in becoming a Voluntary Worker with us, two references will be taken up before you are able to start and, for identification purposes, you will be required to bring your passport and your National Insurance card (or number NI printed on a document) with you to your induction meeting.

To register your interest for this
Carnivore Section Voluntary Worker role
Please complete the Interest Form at https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/volunteer-register stating Voluntary Worker: Carnivores in the role choice and then email a CV and covering letter to nzvolunteering@wildplanettrust.org.uk by Sunday 5th January 2020

If you have picked up a paper version of our Volunteer Interest Form, please send your completed form to Volunteers’ Co-ordinator, Newquay Zoo, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ, along with your CV and covering letter.


If the items shown above are not received, we will be unable to take your interest further.












photo 
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant