Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Animals Asia Foundation’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre requires a Qualified Veterinary Nurse or Veterinary Technician

Do you enjoy a challenge and dedicated to animal welfare?  We are looking for a qualified vet nurse or vet tech to join our veterinary team at Animals Asia’s bear rescue centre in Tam Dao National Park, Vietnam.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual pursuing a career in wildlife care and animal welfare. The veterinary nurse will work as part of a small, dedicated veterinary team to ensure the care of Asiatic black bears (moon bears), Malayan sun bears, and domestic animals at our rescue centre. Appointment is full-time, five (5) days a week plus scheduled weekend work. Out of hours work may be required.

Candidates should be highly motivated with plenty of initiative and should be comfortable with both clinical and non-clinical work. There is a high degree of autonomy in this position, and while you will work closely with other team members, you will have distinct areas of responsibility. You will be expected to have a high degree of clinical skill and a passion for ongoing self-education. Experience in captive wildlife management or rehabilitation work is preferred and administrative experience is beneficial but not essential. You should be comfortable living and working in a remote environment within a small community.

Formal veterinary nursing qualifications are essential for this position. Ideally you should have between three (3) and five (5) years’ work experience in a large animal or mixed animal veterinary practice, wildlife rehabilitation centre, zoo or specialist referral center. However, less experienced candidates with the appropriate personal attributes will be considered. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, a good sense of humour and common sense are required.  Applicants must be able to commit for a minimum of two (2) years.

BENEFITS CONSIST OF:

v        On site accommodation and subsidized meals

v        Relocation Assistance

v        Medical Insurance

v        Annual leave entitlement

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested parties please send your application letter, full resume and completed Job ApplicationForm to hrhkg@animalsasia.org (in Word format). Please quote the position applied on the email subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applicants not hearing from us within one week from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Closing date for applications is 30 September 2017.

Personal Data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.

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Animal Keeper – Primates & Small Mammals Team

Animal Keeper – Primates & Small Mammals Team

Join our vibrant organisation!

As an action oriented conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife’s desire is to connect people with nature. Through enthusing people about the wonders of the natural world we’re certain they’ll share our passion to conserve it. Our success relies on two key things. The impression we create through our 140 acre zoological park, Marwell Zoo, with its wide array of exotic and endangered species and the family of talented people we employ who share our passion and bring our vision to life.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Animal Keeper to join our Primates & Small Mammals team on a full time basis. Marwell is looking to expand its already varied Primate & Small Mammal collection due to new projects such as the Tropical House and other exciting future plans. This is a great time to join a forward thinking and progressive team.

Animal Keepers are responsible for carrying out all aspects of animal care, including husbandry routines, managerial operations and environmental enrichment, and supporting veterinary intervention as required.

The successful candidate will have a background in the keeping of Primates & Small Mammals. You will be able to work well as part of a team, have the ability to use your initiative, display an interest in and commitment to animal welfare and conservation, and must possess strong communication skills.

In return we will offer you support, training and continued professional development, not to mention a fantastic working environment! You can also expect free entry to the park and great event discounts.

If you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation and become part of our Marwell Family, please visit our website, marwell.org.uk for a full candidate brief and our application form. This application form must be completed for you to be considered for this role.

Closing Date:  14th September 2017

Successful applicants for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a DBS check as a condition of employment.

Marwell Wildlife is an equal opportunities employer.

Colden Common, Winchester, Hants, SO21 1JH. Registered charity number 275433. marwell.org.uk

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Assistant Animal Keeper – 3 vacancies

Assistant Animal Keeper – 3 vacancies

Join our vibrant organisation!

As an action oriented conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife’s desire is to connect people with nature. Through enthusing people about the wonders of the natural world we’re certain they’ll share our passion to conserve it. Our success relies on two key things. The impression we create through our 140 acre zoological park, Marwell Zoo, with its wide array of exotic and endangered species and the family of talented people we employ who share our passion and bring our vision to life.

We have 3 exciting opportunities for Assistant Animal Keepers to join our Animal Team, working 40 hours per week over 5 days. We currently have 2 opportunities within our Hoofstock team and 1 in our Primates & Small Mammals team. Assistant Animal Keepers are responsible for ensuring high standards of animal welfare, health and animal husbandry at all times and keeping daily checks and records.

The successful candidate will be able to work well as part of a team, have the ability to use their initiative and possess strong communication skills, as interacting with members of the public is an essential part of the role.

Applicants must hold 5 GCSE’s or equivalent and have a demonstrable interest & enthusiasm for animal conservation, management & welfare. In return we will offer you support, training and continued professional development, not to mention a fantastic working environment! You can also expect free entry to the park and great event discounts.

If you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation and become part of our Marwell Family, please visit our website, marwell.org.uk for a full candidate brief and our application form. This application form must be completed for you to be considered for this role.

Closing Date: 10th September 2017

Successful applicants for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a DBS check as a condition of employment.

Marwell Wildlife is an equal opportunities employer.

Colden Common, Winchester, Hants, SO21 1JH. Registered charity number 275433. marwell.org.uk

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Animal Keeper / Animal Keeper - Trainee

Animal Keeper / Animal Keeper - Trainee

Location:        RZSS Highland Wildlife Park

Salary:        £15,606 - £18,618 depending on qualifications and experience

The charity that owns both RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and RZSS Highland Wildlife Park – is looking for a committed, compassionate and conservation-minded individual to join our animal management team.

RZSS aims to connect people with nature and safeguard species from extinction, a mission that sees us work both here in Scotland and in over 20 countries around the world. From inspiring our visitors about wildlife in our parks to field conservation projects and breeding threatened species for reintroduction, RZSS is making a huge difference and we need your help to continue to grow.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Animal Keeper to work within the Living Collections team at the Highland Wildlife Park. Based in the Cairngorm National Park our 200-acre site is home to a collection that specialises in Scottish and other cold weather adapted species from around the world.

You will assist with the feeding, cleaning, decorating and maintaining the enclosures and general care and welfare of the animals and associated tasks.  As you would imagine, this is a physical hands-on role in a busy animal park which will involve bending and lifting, and keeping accurate records relating to animal welfare.

Who we are looking for

It is expected that you will have been awarded the DMZAA or an equivalent qualification. However, due consideration will be given to the individual’s own practical animal experience, comprehension of the role of modern zoological collections and academic record. If the successful candidate is not suitably qualified, we offer full sponsorship through the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA).

The successful candidate will possess good communication skills and ability to demonstrate a quality approach to work, and a full UK driving license is essential.

Working hours are 37.5 hours per week (annualized figure) and the post involves weekend and occasional evening work.

Our offer

As a Charity first and foremost, we work hard to make sure our benefits package is competitive and attractive.  As well as the fundamental benefits like salary and pension, we offer other rewards that can help you financially, can make work a bit easier and make life outside of work a lot more fun!

Apply details

For an experienced and qualified candidate, this is an opportunity to join a team that aims to be dynamic and innovative.  For someone new to the profession, this is an ideal learning environment. For full information on how to apply, please visit the RZSS vacancy page and follow the instructions.

Closing date:     Sunday 10 September 2017

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Trainee zoo keeper (maternity cover)

Trainee zoo keeper (maternity cover)

Folly Farm

Looking for a new, unique challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the keeper team.

We’re looking for an outgoing, friendly person, full of energy with a willingness to learn, to join our keeper team, covering 12 months maternity leave commencing September/October 2017. You’ll be working predominantly on the bird and Folly Interactive sections of the zoo however will receive training with a range of species across a variety of sections. You’ll have responsibility for all aspects of animal care, including daily cleaning and feeding regimes, upkeep of animal records and maintenance of hygiene, working to strict safety protocols and standard operation procedures.

With a mission to exceed guest expectations and work towards the future, you’ll also help to create magical moments for our guests to treasure by delivering feeding experiences and daily talks.

A full driving licence is essential, with experience of agricultural vehicles also advantageous. Qualifications to degree level in zoology or a related subject, and/or currently undertaking such studies are desirable. You’ll also need to have a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude with strong communication and team work skills.

Must be flexible in your working hours and willing to work weekends / bank holidays.

Closing Date: Friday 1st September 2017

Applications via CV and covering letter to:

hr@folly-farm.co.uk

Recruitment, Folly Farm Leisure Ltd, Begelly, Kilgetty, Pembs. SA68 0XA.

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Head Keeper

Head Keeper

Lotherton Hall Bird Garden

£20,661 - £22,658

37 hours per week over 7 days on a rota system

If you have a commitment to a high standard of animal husbandry and an recognised animal husbandry qualification (Sparsholt Zoo management course or equivalent) / NVQ Level 3 in Animal husbandry or equivalent or equivalent experience - we may have just the job for you as a head keeper at our popular visitor attraction in based at Lotherton Hall Estate in Leeds, which houses a variety of birds and small mammals.

The visitor attraction, currently called Lotherton Bird Garden is undergoing an exciting redevelopment and will emerge later this year as Lotherton Wildlife World, housing not just our exotic birds, but additonal small mammals with a new visitor centre, enclosures, facilities and structures to enhance the visitor experience.

You will need to work as part of the team on a 7 day rota basis and should have specific knowledge related to the needs of exotic birds and mammals and their specialised requirements.  You will have substantial previous working experience in a zoo environment and have the ability to supervise and develop staff within the post holder’s responsibility.

You will ensure standards are maintained with the feeding and movement of the the birds and animals, and in the cleaning, decorating and maintance of the enclosures and ponds and in the visitor interpretation.  You will also be responsible for ensuring accurate records relating to animal welfare are kept and maintained. Previous experience in delivering verbal presentations to groups and individuals is also essential to the role.

To apply for this job:

If you would like to be considered for this post, please submit a completed application form to  BSC.Recruitment.Services@leeds.gov.uk using the Leeds City Council’s jobs website.

Closing date for applications is: 8th Sep 2017

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