Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Permanent Animal Keeper - Ungulates



Permanent Animal Keeper - Ungulates

West Midland Safari  & Leisure Park

West Midland Safari Park currently has a 16-hour permanent vacancy available for an Animal Keeper on the Ungulate Asia Section. This is an exciting opportunity, where we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the ability and knowledge to work with our extensive range of Ungulate species in a Safari Park setting. The position involves husbandry tasks, such as feeding, cleaning, health monitoring, animal training and enclosure maintenance delivered to a high standard. It also includes monitoring of our guests.

The role requires someone who is confident, motivated and enthusiastic about wildlife conservation and has excellent communication skills. The successful applicant will require good wildlife knowledge and have an animal related qualification. We are looking for someone with previous experience in a zoological collection, although full training will be given. It is a physically demanding but very rewarding role.

Due to driving company vehicles, we are looking for applicants who have a full, valid drivers license. Weekend, bank holiday working and flexibility in working hours is essential to this role. Some evening work will be required during special events throughout the year.

Closing date for applications is: 22nd Sep 2017

To apply for this position applicants are to visit www.wmsp.co.uk/careers and follow the on screen instructions. Please attach your CV.




Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
      


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