Saturday, March 2, 2019

Carnivore Keeper



Carnivore Keeper

West Midland Safari  & Leisure Park

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent keeper to join our Carnivore section. For the right candidate, this post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with an extensive range of Carnivore species in a Safari Park setting.
The position involves delivering daily husbandry tasks such as feeding, cleaning, health monitoring, animal training and enclosure maintenance delivered to a high standard. The role also includes monitoring of our guests and operating watch towers.


About you
The role requires someone who is confident, motivated and enthusiastic about wildlife conservation and has excellent communication skills. You will have gained an animal related qualification HND level or above or have successfully completed the DMZAA. Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous experience in a zoological collection, although full training will be given. We require someone who will be passionate and enthusiastic about wildlife conservation while understanding the importance of safe working practices.
You will need to be flexible in your approach to work outside of standard business hours, including weekends, bank holidays and evenings. Due to driving in animal restricted areas, we are looking for someone who has a full, valid driving licence.


Benefits
As well as benefiting from working with a unique and beautiful species, you’ll also receive a range of additional perks to employment including:
• Annual pass plus which gives you and your family and friends free admission and theme park ride wristbands
• Discount through the WMSP Reward Website - on online purchases
• Discount through the WMSP Reward Vectis Card - on in store purchases
• 35% discount in retail and catering outlets


About us
West Midland Safari Park is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and critically endangered species, with a four-mile safari drive-through, walk-through Discovery Trail, African Village and Lemur Woods exhibiting hundreds of exotic animal species with close encounters opportunities galore. The 200-acre site includes a wide range of catering and retail outlets, and a large amusement area with over 25 rides and attractions providing the ideal venue for family days out.

 Closing date for applications is: 10th Mar 2019



To apply for this position applicants are to visit www.wmsp.co.uk/careers and follow the on-screen instructions.











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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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