Animal Keeper
- Ventura Wildlife Foundation
Salary based
on qualification and experience.
About
us:
The
Ventura Wildlife Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to worldwide
wildlife conservation and education. We are involved in the conservation of
rare and endangered species through breeding, habitat protection, community
engagement and reintroduction programmes.
Our new
conservation centre and headquarters is situated in Croxley Green,
Hertfordshire within 15 acres containing lakes, meadows, and forests. Within our facility we care for species
including zebra, kangaroo, binturong, porcupine, emu, tamarin, marmoset, lemur,
mongoose, fossa, pelican, flamingo, macaw, various giant tortoise species and
dwarf crocodile, amongst many others.
The
Role:
The
Ventura Wildlife Foundation is seeking a responsible, hardworking, and
dedicated animal keeper to join our team. The successful applicant will be required
to complete daily animal husbandry tasks including cleaning and feeding. The
role will include various other aspects such as enclosure maintenance, stock
taking, enrichment, maintaining accurate records and instructing volunteers and
interns.
All
keepers are expected to be able to carry out educational talks on open days and
private animal encounters for a variety of age groups. As part of this role the
Foundation will provide the successful applicant with on-going training and
development opportunities.
The
Applicant:
We are looking
for a practical and efficient individual with experience of working within a
zoological environment. The individual must be confident and willing to work
with a wide variety of different animal species, both individually and as part
of a small team. Applicants need to have meticulous attention to detail and a
strong level of responsibility and initiative.
The
applicant must be prepared to work outdoors all year round and have a good
level of physical fitness. An ability to work safely and responsibly is
essential.
A UK
driving licence, ability to use Microsoft Office and an understanding of ZIMS
are advantageous to this role.
The
Particulars:
Working 35-40
hours per week, based on a five-day week including weekends and bank holidays.
A flexible approach to working hours is essential.
All applicants
must be permitted to work within the UK and have necessary documentation.
Closing Date:
30th April 2021
To apply
please email a CV along with a covering letter outlining your experience to info@venturawildlifefoundation.org
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