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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Keeper/Herpetologist




Keeper/Herpetologist

We are currently recruiting for a Keeper/Herpetologist to work in a team of 2 with an aquarist to run our rainforest zone at SEA LIFE London.

The successful candidate will be expected to drive the development and continued improvement if the terrestrial part of the exhibits and form a close team with the aquarist working on the aquatic side. Training will be providing in aquarium husbandry as well as part of extensive SEA LIFE training.

The rain forest exhibition includes a mixture of terrestrial species including crocodiles, spiders, snakes, assasin bugs, cockroaches, beetles and leafcutter ants alongside more aquarium fair like Piranha and Arowana. We are looking for someone to introduce new species and ideas to this area as well as drive the breeding/research and conservation of those species in the off show areas.
Depending on the experience of the success candidate for the role will recruited from assistant/trainee up to senior aquarist/keeper.

Closing date for both is the 3rd April

For details and to apply please email James.Robson@londonaquarium.co.uk







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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Friday, June 22, 2018

Aquarist


Aquarist

We are SEA LIFE London Aquarium and we are part of the magical Merlin Entertainments!

We are currently recruiting for an Aquarist to join our Displays department. In this role you will you will play a vital part in caring for our animals, ensuring consistently high levels of animal health and welfare, as well as looking after and carrying out routine maintenance of the filtration and life support systems, crisis management equipment and environmental alarms, all of which are so crucial to their wellbeing. You will prepare suitable diets and feed for all livestock, as well as providing medication and treatment of animals under the direction of the Curator or Vet. Providing 24-hour alarm cover on a rota basis with other members of the displays team and maintaining strict codes of practice for the use, storage and record keeping of all medications and chemicals according to HSE, COSHH and veterinary regulations.

We are looking for the following skills and experience;
• Dynamic, confident & self-motivated
• Worked in a similar environment
• Strong knowledge of aquatic animal husbandry
• Able to work to tight deadlines and have flexibility around these
• Able to relate to all employees, clients and our millions of visitors each year!

This role is Full Time, Permanent, averaging 40 hours per week and will include weekends and bank holidays as required.

Alongside a competitive annual salary and 28 days holiday you can look forward to enjoying a great benefits package  including a Group Personal Pension Plan, Merlin Magic pass, Employee Assistance Programme, Childcare Vouchers, Life Assurance, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants, 40% discount online off of LEGO, and much more!


To Apply please click HERE





Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant