Zoo Jobs: Experienced Carnivore / Big Cat Keeper

Sunday, July 31, 2022

Experienced Carnivore / Big Cat Keeper

Experienced Carnivore / Big Cat Keeper

A position has become available for an experienced Carnivore and Big Cat Keeper. The position is working 11 days out of 14, including weekends and bank holidays.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated individual to join our small, friendly team. This position provides a unique opportunity for the right individual. The role includes responsibility for our Malayan Tigers, Maned Wolves and 'White' Tigers, Cheetahs, Canadian Lynx and Syrian Brown Bears.

Tasks will include:

• Ensuring animal husbandry and welfare needs are met to a high standard.

• Assisting with record keeping via ZIMS, including personal and relevant observations of animal welfare, health and behaviour.

• Assisting with veterinary, training, and other animal related procedures.

• Assisting with the preparation of approved diets and carrying out the correct feeding procedures.

• Assisting with exhibit and Enclosure design and upkeep.

• Ensuring that safety and emergency procedures are always followed.

• Involvement with the production and delivery of keeper-talks and education sessions, alongside our education department.

The successful applicant will be committed to running and developing our conservation and breeding programme for the Cheetahs. They must be capable of working well within a team, as well as alone and unsupervised. You must be educated to at least GCSE level in English, Maths and Science. An animal-based qualification is desirable but not essential.

Experience in this area is critical, and full references must be provided.

Due to the physical nature of the job, applicants will need to be physically fit and healthy, and be fully prepared to work outside in all weathers.

Requirement

• A good knowledge of carnivores and global animal conservation issues.

• An ability to communicate this knowledge to the general public.

• Your own transport is required due to our rural location, there is no public transport to the zoo.

• Accommodation could be available.

Please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter by email to Katherine Adams, Head Keeper.

Email: office@hamertonzoopark.com

CLOSING DATE: 22nd August 2022

We will only contact those who we wish to interview.

PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION FOR POSTING OUT YOUR VACANCY.

It will be greatly appreciated as I am semi retired and have had no regular income for over two years.

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