Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Reptile Keeper


Reptile Keeper

Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo is seeking an experienced and highly motivated animal keeper to join its reptile department. The successful candidate will be working in a team of five keepers and reporting to the Head of Section. This section is responsible for the daily management and husbandry of our reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and fishes. The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to; cleaning of exhibits, feeding and general care and welfare of the animals and associated tasks. Knowledge of aquarium LSS and a keen interest in habitat design would be advantageous.

 The ideal applicant will have worked for a minimum of one year in a recognised zoological institution and it is expected that you will have been awarded an HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science. However, due consideration will be given to the individuals own level of zoological experience and academic achievement.

Please send your CV, Covering letter and a completed 'Colchester Zoo Employment Application Form' which can be found at: https://www.colchester-zoo.com/careers/colchester-zoo-vacancies/

Marked for the attention of the Curator to: vacancies@colchesterzoo.org

Please note that only those applicants that are invited to interview for this position will be contacted.







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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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