ELEPHANT KEEPER
Chester Zoo
is one of the leading zoological collections in Europe with an international reputation
for achieving its mission in conservation breeding programmes, research and
education.
We currently
have a vacancy for an Elephant Keeper to be based on the Elephants of the Asian
forest exhibit working within a close team using a protected contact management
system.
The post will involve the daily care and management of our herd of 8 Asian elephants and their habitat. The successful candidate will provide excellent animal husbandry, care and welfare, ensuring that all enclosures and facilities are maintained to the highest possible standards for our visitors and the animals in our care as well as an enthusiastic and informed approach in representing elephants to the general public.
The
successful candidate will have the Zoo Animal Management, HND or degree in a
Zoological related science or equivalent experience. They will have proven
experience working with large mammals, experience of working in a zoo or safari
park, of Operant Conditioning and will have excellent observational skills with
an eye for detail.
A full clean driving licence is also required.
A full clean driving licence is also required.
The
successful candidate will ideally be competent in the use of computers and basic
software packages. They
will desirably have proven experience with implementing environmental
enrichment and experience of working within strict SWP.
Salary
is £16,411 per annum for a 40 hour week.
To apply,
please contact the recruitment line on 01244 389477 or recruitment@chesterzoo.org.
Closing
date for applications is Friday, 30th
November 2012 .
Please mention Zoo News Digest should you apply for this vacancy
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