Senior Keeper
Dartmoor Zoo are
looking to take on a Senior Keeper within the Animal Department, who will be an
experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual.
Their duties will be
to assist the Animal Management Team in the running of the Animal Department to
ensure the welfare and husbandry of the animals. You will be accountable to the
Head Keeper and Curator, and will assist in overseeing a team of Keepers,
Trainee Keepers, placement students and volunteers. You will be a good team
worker, able to motivate others, as well as show initiative and have a positive
outlook. You will be responsible for control of food stocks and other supplies,
and share record keeping (including use of ZIMS) and co-ordination of the
internship and volunteer programme for the department. You will be working out
in the zoo most the time and office based for ~1hr+ a day.
Dartmoor Zoo is home
to a large collection of carnivores and a growing number of hoofstock, small
mammal and bird species. As Senior Keeper you will work regularly on all rounds
and play an integral role in training and enrichment, in addition to maintaining
animal enclosures. On occasion you will take charge in the event that a Senior
Manager is unavailable. You will be required to communicate with outside
agencies, such as the Vet, and be prepared to assist in veterinary, or any
other procedures, when necessary.
The successful
candidate will have:
· A minimum of six
years employed experience within a zoo environment
· Passed the DMZAA
or equivalent course
· Experience of
working with large category 1 mammals
· Excellent
communication skills
· An up-to-date
knowledge of current practices in animal husbandry and welfare
· The ability to
keep calm in stressful situations
· Good IT skills
with a knowledge of record keeping, and be able to use, or willing to learn, ZIMS
· A basic
understanding of D.I.Y.
· The ability to
handle and manage animals during certain procedures
· A full U.K driving
licence due to location
· A willingness to
represent DZP at conferences when required
You will be required
to work Bank Holidays, weekends and other specified days if the zoo is hosting
special events. Some evening work may be required too. Two fixed days off per
week. Salary dependent on experience. Previous applicants need not apply.
Please complete the
application form and e-mail to hannah.webb@dartmoorzoo.co.uk or Miss Hannah Webb, Head
Keeper, Dartmoor Zoological Park, Sparkwell, Plymouth. PL7 5DG by Friday 7th
April.
Only those
shortlisted for interview will be contacted, and interviews will take place
soon after
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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