Experienced Zoo Keeper
Linton Zoo
Conservation Park
We are currently
looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, reliable and enthusiastic
individual to join our keeper team.
The applicant must
be flexible about their duties within the zoo and should be prepared to be
involved in a range of jobs associated with the daily, safe and smooth running
of a family owned and managed zoological gardens.
Jobs will include
all aspects of animal care; the applicant will be responsible for various
animal species and duties will include food preparation, cleaning, maintenance
of the enclosures, aviaries and surroundings, hand-rearing where necessary,
assisting the vet and administration of basic medicines, wormers etc, record
keeping and risk assessments.
Other daily jobs may
include cleaning and maintenance of working and visitor facilities to ensure
safe and very high standards at all times, involvement with the educational
presentations, supervising and training of trainee keepers.
The ideal candidate
must have:
- An Animal Care Qualification,
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and alone,
- Endless enthusiasm and an outgoing personality,
- An interest in learning more about the animals in their care,
- A good knowledge and understanding of the conservation and education roles of zoos.
Download the
application form HERE and return the completed form to:
Linton Zoo
Conservation Park
Hadstock Road
Linton
Cambridgeshire
CB21 4NT
or email
lintonzoo@hotmail.co.uk
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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