Full Time Animal
Keeper
We are seeking to
employ a full time animal keeper within our large mammals department.
The large mammals
department is a small team of highly passionate individuals working to improve
the welfare of elderly female African elephants within our brand new facility.
In conjunction with this we manage a successful breeding group of white rhino.
Candidates must have experience of working within a zoo or safari park
environment and an excellent understanding of animal management within a
protected contact setting. An ability to show they can operate as part of a
team is essential.
Applicants will be
expected to be qualified to HND level in a zoological related science and
ideally hold 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 on dealing with
problematic behaviours. Excellent customer service skills and a high
understanding of safety within the work place are also necessary.
Salary is negotiable
and a full clean driving licence is required. Applications are only requested
from those who fit the above criteria.
If you are
interested please CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
or Email your cv to
margaret@blairdrummond.com
For more information
please call Margaret on 01786 843101.
Closing date for applications is 1st
September 2014.
Please mention Zoo News Digest
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