Animal Keeper
Battersea Park
Children’s Zoo
Position: Animal Keeper (Full-time / Permanent)
Salary: (dependent
on experience)
About Us:
Battersea Park
Children’s Zoo is a well-established and expanding family run business and is
one of three BIAZA accredited zoos within our company. We strive for the highest standards in animal
husbandry, conservation and education.
Our mission is to
promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats
through engagement and interaction with our visitors particularly young
children.
Battersea Park
Children’s Zoo promotes and champions the smaller child-friendly species within
the beautiful and historic setting of Battersea Park. We endeavor to inspire
young people to become interested in the natural world.
Overview of Role:
We are seeking an
Animal Keeper to work with a wide range of species within our Zoo.
The successful
candidate will be expected to maintain our high standards of animal welfare and
husbandry, to carry out daily checks and keep up to date animal records.
Working hours are
40hrs per week on roster basis (including regular weekends and Bank Holidays).
A flexible approach
to hours is crucial.
This role is
physically demanding and mainly outdoors therefore the keeper has to be able to
work in all prevailing weather conditions.
Applicants must have
a passion for working with a variety of animals in captivity. Any experience
with primates and small exotic species is an advantage. Good communication
skills and experience of interfacing with our visitors are important. The successful candidate will be able to work
comfortably within a team or independently.
A minimum
requirement of one year’s paid employment within a zoological or animal related
position; previous volunteering or internship experience will be considered.
Main Duties:
• Assisting, as
instructed, with cleaning of all areas within the zoo.
• Assisting, as
instructed, with enclosure/paddock servicing.
• Assisting, under
instruction, with the preparation of vet approved diets.
• Assisting,
under instruction/supervision, and carrying out of correct feeding procedures
•
Ensuring safety and emergency procedures are observed at all times.
• Assisting
with the movement and training of animals.
• Assisting
during “Meet the Animals” sessions etc. as directed by senior staff.
• Maintaining a
courteous and helpful relationship with visitors.
• Reporting defects
and repairs required to the Animal Manager or senior staff.
• Assisting in
various projects related to animal management as directed by senior animal
management staff.
Person
Specification:
• Practical
experience of animal management with a range of domestic and exotic species
including primates. This is a “hands on role.”
• Broad taxonomic
knowledge on a range of species managed within zoological collections.
• Willingness
to develop and learn about the constantly evolving husbandry management within
zoological collections.
•
Positive re-enforcement training for behavioral management and enrichment
procedures for each species.
• Knowledge of
techniques used to handle specific animals for transporting or veterinary
procedures
• Ability to
demonstrate initiative and to be pro-active when performing tasks without being
reminded.
• Keeper
experiences, children’s birthday parties and continual engagement with our
visitors in particular with younger children are an essential part of our
business. You will need to be customer focused from the outset.
Please note
• A
full clean (manual) driving license is required.
• Accommodation
will not be provided on site.
• Public
transport is possible to travel to the zoo.
• We
do not hold telephone or Skype interviews. Interviews will be held at the Zoo.
To Apply:
Please email info@batterseaparkzoo.co.uk. for an
application form. Return the completed form your C.V and covering letter to the
above email address.
Closing Date:
Midnight Sunday 19th February 2017
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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