Animal
Keeper - Large Cats
Blair
Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
The
Company
Blair
Drummond Safari and Adventure Park was opened to the public in 1970 and was, at
the time, one of Britain’s first safari parks. We are now one of the most
popular visitor attractions in Scotland. The Park has a strong focus on
conservation, education and the local community. We also run a successful
fundraising program for conservation “link to the wild”.
We are
currently looking for an experienced and confident animal keeper to join our
team working predominately with our Large Cats. This position is
offered on a full time, permanent basis.
The Role
This is an
exciting opportunity working as part of a small team with primary
responsibility for the management and welfare of our African Lions and Amur
Tigers.
The position
involves husbandry tasks, such as feeding, cleaning, health monitoring and
some enclosure maintenance, including the development of enrichment, all
delivered to a high standard. The primary responsibility of the
successful candidate will be monitoring our African Lion pride in the reserve
in a patrol vehicle to maintain the lions and visitor’s
safety. In addition, the successful candidate will support
tiger management.
Applicant
Requirements
This person
must be a pro-active individual that will take a hands-on approach within the
department with an eye for detail and presentation.
The
candidate must have an interest and some knowledge of large carnivore species
and previous work experience of working with large cats.
Experience
in operant conditioning training is essential.
The
successful candidate will be able to work well as part of a team, have the
ability to use their initiative, display an interest in and commitment to
animal welfare, environmental enrichment, behavioural enrichment, feeding
enrichment and conservation,
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.
Ensuring the
safety of our visitors, staff and animals is of key importance and ensuring
that health & safety protocols are followed at all times.
Applicant
Essentials
- Experience of working with
similar species. Minimum 2 + years.
- Good observation and
communication skills.
- Self-motivated and
enthusiastic
- High understanding of following
safe working protocols.
- A current full driving licence.
- Animal related qualification to
HND level or above.
- The zoo animal management
qualification (DMZAA) is desirable but not essential for this position.
- Firearms Licence and
Shotgun Certificate Holder or have sufficient weapons training and
credentials to enable the successful granting of, or variations to, a
licence.
Email
recruitment@blairdrummond.com with a short covering letter and CV before 30th
July 2021.
Please use
‘Animal Keeper – Cats’ in the subject line of your email so that your
application can be identified.
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