SENIOR ZOO
KEEPER
Start Date: July 2019
Overview:
Ventura Wildlife Park is a family run wildlife park
located in Ware, Hertfordshire. We pride ourselves on being a small and
interactive park where guests of all ages and abilities can discover a variety
of species including: zebra, fossa, lemur, tamarins, squirrel monkeys, red
kangaroo, hutia, raccoon dog, African spoonbill, scarlet ibis, Fiji iguana and
prehensile-tailed skinks, amongst many others.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented individual
to join our team as a Senior Zoo Keeper, to support the management team as we
expand our animal collection, and to help oversee the daily running of the
keeping team to ensure our exceptionally high standards are maintained
throughout the park.
The Role Involves:
· Supporting Lead Keeper, which includes
covering them on days off.
· Organising daily staff, volunteers and work
experience tasks.
· Identifying staff training needs and
helping to deliver relevant staff development.
· Helping to create and monitor animal diets.
· Accurate animal observation and ZIMS record
keeping.
· Ensuring veterinary care is implemented
where required.
· Regular stock taking and placement of
orders.
· Day to day animal husbandry tasks.
· Delivering public talks, school visits,
animal experiences and interactive animal encounter sessions for both onsite
and at offsite events.
· Maintaining high standards around the park.
· Delivering first class visitor experience.
· Undertaking cleaning, gardening and basic
repair tasks when required.
· Ensuring that everyone adheres to strict safe
working practices.
· Working effectively as an individual and as
part of a small team.
· Initiative- managing own time and that of
others.
Skills & Requirements:
· Minimum of 3 years paid experience working
with a range of exotic animals in a zoo or similar environment.
· Ability to be a responsible and
professional leader whilst still being able to follow instructions.
· DMZAA or equivalent qualification in a
relevant discipline.
· Sound animal knowledge covering wide range
of taxa.
· Flexibility and practicality to respond to
daily challenges.
· Strong levels of initiative and a proactive
can-do attitude.
· Excellent written and communication skills.
· First class customer service and guest
interaction skills.
· Excellent time-keeping and time management.
· Full clean UK or EU driving licence
essential. Minimum age of 21 years or over plus 3 years’ driving experience
required for insurance purposes. The role will require the suitable candidate
to drive vans and other vehicles.
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 interested 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.
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