Experienced Animal Keeper
New Forest Wildlife Park
Position: Animal Keeper (Full-time / Permanent)
Salary: (dependant on
experience)
About
Us:
New
Forest Wildlife Park is an established and expanding family run business. New
Forest Wildlife Park is one of two BIAZA accredited zoos within our
partnership. We endeavor to attain the
highest standards of animal husbandry, conservation and education. Our mission
is to promote and achieve the global conservation of animals and their habitats
through education and interaction with the public.
To
this end our two centers’ hold an important and diverse range of species. New
Forest Wildlife Park promotes both U.K. and European native species. Focusing
on both extant and extinct species. In addition, some important exotic species.
Overview
of Role:
We are seeking an experienced Animal Keeper to
work with this wide range of species within our collection. The successful
candidate will be expected to maintain high standards of animal welfare and
husbandry. To be able to keep daily checks and records of animals within all
sections.
Working
hours are 40hrs per week on roster including regular weekends and Bank Holidays. A flexible
approach to working hours is necessary.
The
role is physically demanding. As our site is mainly outdoors the successful
candidate must enjoy working in all weather conditions both independently and
part of the team.
Applicants should have a passion for
working with a variety of animals within a zoo environment. Any experience with
native species and native wildlife rehabilitation would be an advantage. As
would stock handling experience in a large agricultural setting. Excellent
communication skills, public facing and customer service is essential in this
role.
A minimum of three year’s paid employment within a
zoological related position required.
Main
Duties:
•
Assisting with the cleaning of all areas within the zoo.
•
Assisting with enclosure/paddock servicing, maintenance and refurbishment.
•
Assisting with the preparation of approved diets, nutrition and enrichment.
•
Assisting under instruction/supervision the carrying out of correct feeding
procedures where this is deemed appropriate by the Animal Manager.
•
Ensuring that safety and emergency procedures are always followed.
•
Assisting where appropriate with the movement and/or training of animals, “Meet
the Animals” etc. as directed by senior staff.
•
Maintaining courteous and helpful relations with visitors.
•
Reporting defects and repairs required to the Animal Manager or more senior
staff.
•
Assisting in various projects related to animal management as directed by
senior animal management staff.
Working
with category one animals and previous DWA experience is essential.
Personal Specification:
•
Practical experience of animal management with a range of domestic and exotic
species in a zoological setting is a requirement.
•
Broad taxonomic knowledge on a range of species managed within zoological
collections. Advantage would be carnivore/mustelid, native wildlife and strigiform
husbandry.
• Willingness to work and learn about evolving
husbandry management within zoological collections. Including
positive re-enforcement training for behavioral management and methods of
enrichment for a range of species.
•
Knowledge of techniques in handling and restraining animals for movements and veterinary procedures.
•
Be able to demonstrate initiative and a pro-active approach to completing tasks
beneficial to the section/department without always waiting to be asked.
• Keeper
experiences are an essential part of our business. An ability to share knowledge and ensure all
our visitors have a positive experience during their visit.
• A
full clean manual driving licence is
required.
• Accommodation
will not be provided on site.
• Public
transport is not available must have own means of transport.
• No
telephone or Skype interviews. Interviews will be held at the New Forest
Wildlife Park.
• We
are seeking to fill the position as soon as possible, so interviews will be
held at our earliest convenience.
To
Apply:
Applicants
will need to send their CV, application form
(available from the email address below) and covering letter (detailing relevant experience
and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of
availability), to hr@chestnutcentre.co.uk
Closing Date
Midnight Friday 8th October 2021
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