ZOO KEEPER
Start Date: July 2019
Hours: Vary throughout year. Shortest day 9am-4.30pm / Longest day
8.30am-5.30pm.
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.
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a new full-time zoo keeper to join us as
part of our small and trusted team of likeminded individuals who take pride in
their role and in the park. The available position involves daily care for a
varied collection of wild animals therefore the suitable applicant must have
experience of caring for a variety of exotic mammals, birds, reptiles and
invertebrates.
Individuals
must be engaging, confident, approachable and keen to learn new skills whilst
focusing on animal welfare, education and visitor engagement.
The Role Involves:
·
Day to day husbandry and care
of a variety of taxa.
·
Diet preparation.
·
Animal observation and record
keeping.
·
Delivering public talks, school
visits, animal experiences and interactive animal encounter sessions for both
onsite and at offsite events.
·
Stock taking, ordering and
unloading (lifting).
·
Assistance with veterinary care
when needed.
·
Maintaining high standards
around the park.
·
Helping to maintain park
grounds and enclosures at all times and undertaking cleaning, gardening and
basic repair tasks.
·
Strict adherence to safe
working practices.
·
Working effectively as an
individual and as part of a small team.
·
Initiative- managing own time, prioritising
work load and taking responsibility for own knowledge and development within
the role.
Skills & Requirements:
·
Experience of working with a
range of exotic animals in a zoo or similar environment.
·
DMZAA or equivalent
qualification in a relevant discipline.
·
A good animal knowledge
covering a wide range of species.
·
The ability to be responsible, professional
and follow instructions.
·
High levels of flexibility and
practicality to respond to daily challenges.
·
Strong levels of initiative and
a proactive nature.
·
Good written and communication
skills.
·
First class customer service and
guest interaction skills.
·
Excellent time-keeping and time
management.
·
Must be physically fit and able
to lift/carry weights of up to 25kg.
·
Full clean UK or EU driving
licence preferable.
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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