Zoo Jobs: Zoo Keeper

Zoo Keeper

Scotland

Amazonia is a small tropical house near Motherwell in North Lanarkshire. We are seeking to employ a dedicated zoo keeper within our team, on a varied hour contract, working amongst a variety of taxa, including marmosets, tamarins, bats, kinkajou, birds, amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates and fish, working to high welfare and husbandry standards.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about wildlife, with the skills required to communicate this passion and knowledge directly to our visitors. They must demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of modern zoo practices in animal husbandry, diets and environmental enrichment, as well as an understanding and knowledge of research, conservation and health and safety practices.

The successful candidate should have a minimum of 2 years experience working with animals in a keeper role in a zoological garden and/or wildlife park and hold a Diploma in Animal Management (DMZAA), or equivalent, or be prepared to complete this course within a pre-agreed timeframe.

The position also includes educational work, delivering tours to school groups, assisting on occasional outreach visits and providing animal talks at enclosures, along with interacting with our visitors.

Skills required:

BSc (Hons) Zoology or related subject desirable
A minimum of 2 years experience working within a zoological collection
Motivated individual who can work alone and as part of a team
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Computer literate
Wide knowledge of biology, ecology and captive requirements of animal species for which post is responsible
Knowledge of tropical and rainforest flora would be preferred
Applicant should be physically fit and able to work in a hot climate.
Flexible approach to work and ability to work under pressure
Full clean driving license

This is a variable hour contract, with a minimum of 30 hours a week which includes working regular weekends and bank holidays as well as being on call for out of hour's emergencies and working sometimes early or late to meet business needs. For the right candidate, the position has the potential to become full time (40 hour week).

Excellent customer service skills and a high understanding of safety within the work place are also necessary.

To apply for this position please e-mail your covering letter and CV to Amandag@scotlandsthemepark.com

Closing date for applications is: 13th Nov 2017

Interviews will be held within the week commencing 20th November 2017