ANIMAL KEEPER
Position Type: Full
time
Start Date: Jan/Feb 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 and 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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