Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Animal Keeper

 


Animal Keeper

 

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

 

Position:  Animal Keeper (full time) six-month probation period.

Salary: (dependent on experience)

 

About Us:

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo is a well-established and expanding family run business and is one of two BIAZA accredited zoos within our company.  We strive for the highest standards in animal husbandry, conservation and education.

Our mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats through engagement and interaction with our visitors particularly young children. 

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo promotes and champions the smaller child-friendly species within the beautiful and historic setting of Battersea Park. We endeavor to inspire young people to become interested in the natural world.

 

Overview of Role:

We are seeking a dynamic, fun, bubbly Animal Keeper to work with a wide range of species within our Zoo.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain our high standards of animal welfare and husbandry, to carry out daily checks and keep up to date animal records.

 

Working hours are 40hrs per week on roster basis (working weekends and Bank Holidays).

A flexible approach to hours is crucial.

 

This role is physically demanding and mainly outdoors therefore the keeper has to be able to work in all prevailing weather conditions, and be physically fit.

 

Applicants must have a passion for working with a variety of animals in captivity. Any experience with primates and small exotic species in a BIAZA/EAZA zoo setting is an advantage. Good communication skills and experience of interfacing with our visitors are important.  The successful candidate will be able to work comfortably within a team or independently.

Previous one year’s paid employment in a zoological setting is required; previous zoo volunteering or internship experience will be considered.

 

Main Duties:

• Assisting, as instructed, with cleaning of all areas within the zoo.

• Assisting, as instructed, with enclosure/paddock servicing.

• Assisting, under instruction, with the preparation of vet approved diets.

   Assisting, under instruction/supervision, and carrying out of correct feeding procedures.

    Ensuring safety and emergency procedures are observed at all times.

   Assisting with the movement and training of animals. 

   Assisting during “Meet the Animals” sessions etc. as directed by senior staff.

• Maintaining a courteous and helpful relationship with visitors.

• Reporting defects and repairs required to the Animal Manager or senior staff.

• Assisting in various projects related to animal management as directed by senior animal management staff.

 

Person Specification:

• Practical experience of animal management with a range of domestic and exotic species including primates. This is a “hands on role.”

• Broad taxonomic knowledge on a range of species managed within zoological collections.

   Willingness to develop and learn about the constantly evolving husbandry management within zoological collections.

    Positive re-enforcement training for behavioral management and enrichment procedures for each species.

• Knowledge of techniques used to handle specific animals for transporting or veterinary procedures

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and to be pro-active when performing tasks without being reminded.

      Keeper experiences, childrens birthday parties and continual engagement with our visitors in particular with younger children are an essential part of our business. You will need to be customer focused from the outset.

 

 

Please note

     Accommodation is not provided on site.

     Public transport is possible to travel to the zoo.

     We do not hold telephone or Skype interviews. Interviews will be held at the Zoo.

 

 

 

To Apply:

Please email hr@chestnutcentre.co.uk your completed application for, C.V. and cover letter.

For an application form click here.

Return the completed form, your C.V. and a covering letter to the above email address.

Please stipulate which position you are applying for.

 

 

 

Closing Date: Midnight Monday 28th February 2022.

 



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