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Primate Care Staff
Monkey World
2x Primate Care
Staff
This
internationally-acclaimed rescue centre, in 65 acres of beautiful Dorset
woodland, is home to over 250 primates.
Many have been neglected, kept in unnatural conditions, or experienced
unbelievable cruelty. At Monkey World,
we strive to provide them company of their own kind in a safe and natural
environment.
The Role
The successful
candidate will train on at least one of our six primate sections: orang-utans,
chimpanzees, gibbons, capuchins, woolly’s and ‘small monkeys’. They will be
involved in the day to day care of the primates including cleaning, diet
preparation, health monitoring, enrichment, and operant conditioning. They will
also be involved in record keeping and interacting with visitors in both formal
and informal contexts.
Job Description
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an animal care role – ideally this will include working with primates (Any applications with less than this experience will not be shortlisted.
- Enthusiastic, high performing and motivated.
- Good team worker with a positive outlook and excellent communication skills at all levels.
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Up-to-date basic knowledge and understanding of zoo legislation and best practice.
- Have a sound basis of practical knowledge and skill regarding a high level of animal care including dietary knowledge and husbandry.
- Strong observation skills
- Experience of public speaking
- Full clean driving licence essential due to location
- Condition of appointment
This position will
be subject to a six-month probationary period
Desirable
A relevant
animal-related qualification
Proven success or
knowledge of operant conditioning.
The role is full
time and includes weekend duties as part of the current rolling roster system.
Salary is paid monthly, we provide uniform and 28 days holiday per annum
(including bank holidays). Staff accommodation dependant on availability.
Closing date for applications is: 30th Jul
2017
To apply for this job:
Please send covering
letter and current CV to: - hradmin@monkeyworld.org
Or alternatively
post to:
Elisa Atkins, HR
Manager
Monkey World Ape
Rescue Centre
Longthorns
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6HH
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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