Senior Keeper
Dartmoor Zoo
Devon
Dartmoor Zoo are
looking to take on a Senior Keeper within the Animal Department, who will be an
experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual.
The duties will be
to assist the animal management team in the running of the Animal Department to
ensure high standards of welfare and husbandry for the animals. You will be a
good team worker, able to motivate others, as well as show initiative, and have
a positive outlook. You will share record keeping, staff and volunteer
deployment, control of food stocks and other supplies, and any other tasks that
are deemed reasonable within the Animal Department. Taking your lead from the
Head Keeper you will also play an integral role in training and enrichment of
the animals, as well as maintenance of their enclosures.
Please read the
advert carefully to avoid misunderstandings
Requirements of the
position;
- You will be required to have a minimum of three years full time employment in a recognised Zoo environment.
- You should have passed the DMZAA or equivalent, or be prepared to gain those qualifications.
- Hold a full U.K. driving licence, and have your own vehicle due to location.
- You will be required to communicate with outside agencies such as the Vet or suppliers.
- Keep up to date with current practices in animal husbandry and welfare, and have a working knowledge of the Conservation and Education roles within modern Zoos.
- Good IT skill with a knowledge of record keeping, and able to use, or learn to use, ZIMS.
- Be prepared to assist in Veterinary procedures when necessary .
- Be able to keep calm in stressful situations, and be able to handle and manage animals during certain procedures.
- Have a basic understanding of D.I.Y.
- On occasions be able to take charge in the event that a senior manager is not available.
- You will be required to work Bank Holidays and weekends, and any other specified day or evening if we are hosting special events.
- You will also represent DZP at Conferences when required.
- You will have two fixed days off per week.
Wages will be
£16,000 p/a.
Previous applicants
need not apply.
Please register your
interest by sending a cover letter and current C.V. to Mike Downman, Curator of
Animals, at mike.downman@dartmoorzoo.co.uk by mid-day on Friday 28th October.
Interviews will take place shortly after that date
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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