Senior keeper

Senior keeper – Peak Wildlife Park

Key Responsibilities:

•        Working with a diverse range of animals, covering all areas of animal husbandry.

•        Engaging with members of the public and carrying out one-to-one animal experiences.

•        Delivering talks and presentations.

•        Record Keeping.

•        Assisting with the training and development of staff.

•        Routine maintenance and cleaning of animal enclosures.

•        Assisting with the preparation of approved diets and carrying out the correct feeding procedures

•        Ensuring that safety and emergency procedures are followed at all times

Key Skills & Requirements:

•        2 year’s experience working as an animal keeper as part of a zoological collection.

•        Enthusiastic and highly motivated.

•        Good team worker with excellent communication skills.

•        Diploma in the Management of Zoo Animals and Aquaria (DMZAA) or similar qualification.

•        Full UK driving license (desirable).

•        Gun License (desirable)

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.

Pay will be dependent on experience and will include other company benefits.

Please apply on-line by sending your CV with a covering letter to: hr@peakwildlifepark.co.uk

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +971 50 4787 122 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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