Animal Keeper

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

 

Animal Keeper Vacancy on the Mammal Department

 

Minimum of four years zoo animal husbandry experience namely with carnivores (in particular big cats) and/or primates essential. Applicants holding the Diploma in the Management of Zoo & Aquarium Animals, (BIAZA / Sparsholt College) or other equivalent qualifications preferred. Full driving licence desirable.

The successful applicant will be expected to work on a 38 ¾ hour week roster with 2 days off per week (1 weekend off in 3). Starting salary according to experience.                          

Applications to be by post only (not by e-mail) and include full CV and handwritten covering letter to:    

To:  Neil Bemment,

        Director of Operations & Curator of Mammals,

        Paignton Zoo Environmental Park,

        Totnes Road, Paignton,

        Devon TQ4 7EU

 

Closing Date:  Friday 11^th January, 2013

 

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