Qualified
Animal Keeper - Deer and Antelope
ZSL -
Whipsnade Zoo
The
Zoological Society of London (ZSL), a charity founded in 1826, is a
world-renowned centre of excellence for conservation science and applied
conservation. ZSL’s mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide
conservation of animals and their habitats. This is realised by carrying out
field conservation and research in over 50 countries across the globe and
through education and awareness-raising at our two zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL
Whipsnade Zoo, inspiring people to take conservation action.
ZSL is seeking
a Qualified Animal Keeper for the Deer and Antelope team, working with a
variety of ungulates and especially focused on Deer.
The main
role of this position is to manage the day-to-day operational duties relating
to animal husbandry and visitor interaction within the Section specifically
relating to Hoofstock, but also including free-roaming species such as
Wallabies and Mara on occasion. This is directed day to day by the section Team
Leader or other key senior animal department staff within the section.
The
successful candidate will also be expected to:
- Observe the behaviour, health
and security of animals and report any problems to the Team Leader or
manager including defects or repairs required to enclosures and relevant
departments required to support work needed.
- Assist with the preparation of
approved diets and carrying out the correct feeding procedures.
- Cleaning and maintaining of
exhibits and other designated areas.
- Training of ungulate species or
other animals for husbandry purposes
- Assist with management of other
taxa on occasion, if required
The
successful candidate will:
- Have practical experience of
animal training.
- Be able to demonstrate a broad
knowledge of husbandry techniques of ungulates.
- Have a willingness to work on
evolving husbandry management to include positive re-enforcement training
for behavioural management and varied methods of enrichment for a range of
species.
- Have knowledge and experience of
practical animal handling.
- Be able to demonstrate
initiative and a pro-active approach to completing tasks beneficial to the
section/department without always waiting to be asked.
- Have a qualification in a
relevant field at university level and/or diploma in the DZMAA Keeper’s
course or equivalent work experience.
- Be reliable and have good
timekeeping and attendance record and able to demonstrate professionalism
and excellent team ethic.
- Be physically fit as the job
entails labour and some heavy lifting.
Please
note: Flexible
working is required for this position which will include working some weekends
and bank holidays. Applicant must also be presentable, flexible in their
approach and totally reliable. A full manual driving license is also
required.
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more and/or apply please click HERE
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