Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Animal Keeper – Lemurland

 


Animal Keeper – Lemurland

 

Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park

 

Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park was opened to the public in 1970 and was, at the time, one of Britain’s first safari parks. We are now one of the most popular visitor attractions in Scotland. The Park has a strong focus on conservation, education and the local community. We also run a successful fundraising program for conservation “link to the wild”.

We are currently looking for an experienced and confident animal keeper to join our team working predominately with our lemurs and other small mammals and invertebrates.   This position is offered on a full time, permanent basis.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity working as part of a small team with primary responsibility for the management and welfare of our lemurs and other small mammals and invertebrates.

The position involves husbandry tasks, such as feeding, cleaning, health monitoring and some enclosure maintenance all delivered to a high standard.

Applicant Requirements

This person must be a pro-active individual that will take a hands on approach within the department with an eye for detail and presentation.

The candidate must have an interest and some knowledge of lemurs and previous work experience would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be able to work well as part of a team, have the ability to use their initiative, display an interest in and commitment to animal welfare, environmental enrichment and conservation,

Weekend, bank holiday working and flexibility in working hours is essential to this role. Some evening work will be required during special events throughout the year.

Ensuring the safety of our visitors, staff and animals is of key importance and ensuring that health & safety protocols are followed at all times. 

Applicant Essentials

  •  Experience of working with similar species. Minimum 2 + years.
  •  Good observation and communication skills.
  •  Self-motivated and enthusiastic
  • High understanding of following safe working protocols
  • A current full driving licence.
  • Animal related qualification to HND level or above

Email recruitment@blairdrummond.com with a short covering letter and CV before 23rd July 2021.  Please use ‘Animal Keeper – Lemurland’ in the subject line of your email so that your application can be identified.



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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant


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