Macaque \ Tiger Keeper

Macaque \ Tiger Keeper

SEASONAL POSITION

We are seeking to employ a seasonal animal keeper within our Macaque/Tiger department. The Macaque/Tiger department is a small team of highly passionate individuals working to high welfare and husbandry standards. 

Candidates must have experience of working within a zoo or safari park environment and an excellent understanding of animal management. An ability to show they can operate as part of a team is essential. Applicants will be expected to be qualified with a relevant animal qualification, and ideally hold or working towards the DMZAA qualification.  

In order to be successful you must have experience in the daily management and improvement of habitats for high maintenance exotic animals, as well as a proven understanding of animal behaviour. Experience in operant conditioning training would be advantageous, but not essential. Excellent customer service skills and a high understanding of safety within the work place are also necessary.   

Hourly rate of pay is dependent on experience and a full clean driving licence is required.

This position may lead to full time employment for the right candidate.

If you are interested please apply on line via our online application form, and also Email your CV with a covering letter as to why you would be suitable for this position to margaret@blairdrummond.com.    

For more information please call Margaret on 01786 843101.

Closing date for applications is 17th March 2015.

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Qualified Animal Keeper

Qualified Animal Keeper

Colchester Zoo is currently looking to recruit a qualified animal keeper to primarily work on its Tiger Section.




This post provides the opportunity to work with Amur Tigers, a breeding pair of Pygmy hippo, Timber Wolves, Patas Monkeys, a number of different Vulture species, Owls and Philippine Spotted Deer. The successful applicant will be part of a small team entrusted with the care of the above animals and will be required to work with dangerous species in a safe and secure manner, input ideas for the continual progression and development of animal husbandry and enclosure design and carry out talks and presentations to the public as well as maintain high standards of animal care and breeding management.



We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and hard working, with at least 2 years experience working in a zoological collection. Excellent customer service, communication and animal husbandry skills are essential and experience with any of the above named species is preferable. Applicants must hold a qualification in the Zoo animal management certificate or equivalent and have a full valid driving licence.



This is a full-time and permanent position and will require a start date as soon as is possible.



Please apply online, or send your CV and covering letter to Human Resources, Colchester Zoo Ltd., Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL clearly marked ANIMAL KEEPER



The closing date for applications for this position is 5th October 2012

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Big Cat Keeper - Tiger Handler - Level 1

Big Cat Keeper - Tiger Handler - Level 1

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Department: Big Cats

Position Description: As a Keeper, you will have primary responsibility for the care and well being of animals under your attendance. Zoo Keepers must also be understanding and sensitive to the needs of the animals under their care. They are responsible for the animal exhibit’s, involved with maintenance and landscaping and presenting at daily demonstrations. Zoo Keepers are dedicated to conservation issues and animal welfare.

Zoo keepers at Australia Zoo continually work towards providing improved facilities and care for the animals. They do this with enthusiasm and motivation towards their individual learning and training.

Duties will include:


•Maintain proper cleaning procedures.

•Maintain health and safety procedures as directed by senior keepers.

•Maintain security procedures.

•Follow instructions in a safe and secure manner.

•Learn introduction process with cats.

•Establish good relationship with cats.

•Form an understanding of cat behaviour.

•Form a brief understanding of each of the cats personalities.

•Form brief understanding of leash training.

•Form a brief understanding of back-up duties on walks.

•Form good communication skills with public and media.

•Prepare diets, and gain knowledge on cat nutrition.

•Have a good understanding of exhibit or requirements for felids.

•Perform all hands on contact with big cats under direct supervision.

•Work within the guidelines of health and safety procedures to ensure both animal and personal, and visitor security.

•Participate in performance training and development reviews or programs as requested by the company both on and off the job.

•Attend meetings as requested by Management and Supervisors.

•Other duties as requested by Senior Management

Weekend availability and own transport essential.

Apply for this job below. Applications close 19th of April 2010

Here is a checklist of information you will need to have ready before you start to complete the employment application form:




•Education history

•Employment history

•References

•Any qualifications you may have eg First Aid

•Any achievements you may like to tell us about

•your availability (what hours can you work)

•A resume in .pdf or .doc format

•Any other info that may support your application

Please allow 20 minutes to complete the application.

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