Large Carnivore Keeper
Paradise
Wildlife Park
Large
Carnivore Keeper (Full Time)
The Zoological Society of Hertfordshire (ZSH) currently has a vacancy for an
experienced Zookeeper to join our diverse and skilled team at Paradise Wildlife
Park, with the opportunity of working with a range of taxa.
All our zookeepers are involved in a full range of husbandry duties including
general enclosure cleaning, food provisions, husbandry training, and enrichment
programmes.
The position advertised is working on our Large Carnivore section. This section
is responsible for the husbandry of Amur Tigers, Jaguars, Snow Leopards, Lions
and Wolves. As part of our tiger exhibit the team is also responsible for the
management of Koi and Grass Carp. This section has received huge investment in
recent years and is responsible for three of our brand-new habitats - Lion
Pride Lands, Land of the Tigers and Jaguar Jungle (currently under
construction). These exhibits provide advanced safety features and modern
husbandry facilities.
All our Keepers deliver interactive conservation education across the zoo and
the successful applicant will be actively involved in delivering a range of
Experiences and Keeper Talks.
Paradise Wildlife Park also has a team of volunteers that the keeper may work
alongside and supervise. The applicant must be very personable and able to
communicate well with visitors and staff.
Job
Details:
• Full time; Permanent position (Summer 08.00-17.00, Winter
08.00-16.30)
• Includes weekend and bank holiday work on a flexible
rotated basis (1 in 3 weekends off)
• Flexibility is necessary in this post
Primary
Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Carrying out and enforcing high standards of welfare and
animal husbandry routines (food prep, feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision
etc.) set by Section Leader
• Undertake and record accurate animal observations
• Deliver high standards of visitor interaction in the form
of Keeper Talks, Encounters, Experiences, Tours and Education Events
• Overseeing volunteers, work experience students and trainee
staff
• Liaise and assist in general duties and requirements as
directed by senior management
• Other duties to support effective and efficient running of
the site (including Fire Marshall, First Aider, Company vehicle driver and
general site maintenance)
Requirements:
• 2 years full-time experience in a zoological collection –
Category 1 species experience preferable
• An animal science related qualification
• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptable for a flexible rota
• Physically fit for the demands of this role
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (as
Paradise Wildlife Park is not accessible by public transport)
If you would
like the opportunity to join our team, please send your CV and cover letter
to hr@pwpark.com
Please note
that we will be reviewing applications and potentially conducting interviews
throughout the advertising period for this position. This opening will close
once a suitable candidate has been selected so please send applications as soon
as possible.
This vacancy was NOT sent directly to ZooNews Digest but has
been copied across as a service to the zoo community and to
ensure it reaches the 130,000+ zoo and aquarium staff...
some of whom may be looking for a new challenge.
You know it makes sense. To post directly please use
email in the signature file below.
ZOO AND AQUARIUM NEWS AND VACANCIES FOR ZOO PROFESSIONALS
REGULAR UPDATES
https://www.facebook.com/zoonewsdigest
|
No comments:
Post a Comment