Zoo Jobs: Qualified Animal Keeper

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Qualified Animal Keeper - Mammals

Qualified Animal Keeper - Mammals

Contract Hours: 72 hours per fortnight

Salary: £17,522 per annum

Location: Bristol Zoo Gardens

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until December 2022

Bristol Zoological Society is recruiting for the above position of Qualified Animal Keeper on the Mammal section at the Bristol Zoo Gardens site in Clifton. Working hours are based on a fortnightly rota, which will include weekends and bank holidays. It may also include occasional evening work.

Applicants should be educated to a minimum of GCSE level, to include English and a biological science. The successful applicant must also meet our qualified keeper status – either having successfully gained the DMZAA qualification (or equivalent), or have a relevant degree alongside two years paid experience in a recognised zoological collection, having gained relevant knowledge and experience of working with a wide range of mammal species. Experience of working with great apes would be advantageous.

We’re looking for individuals with a positive outlook, the ability to work within a team and to have a good knowledge of the conservation and educational roles of zoos. We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, written and oral, as well as knowledge of animal training and enrichment programmes. Within the role, you will be expected to engage with our visitors and deliver regular talks.

This is a practical position assisting in all aspects of management and husbandry of the Zoo’s animal collection. You will need to have a good level of physical fitness.

To view the full job description and application form for this role, please click HERE

If you’d like to apply, please complete the application form, and upload to submit. The closing date for all applications is 30^th August 2021 at 12 noon (UK). Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

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