Experienced Animal Keeper
Experienced Animal
Keeper with strong interpersonal skills
Kolmården Wildlife
Park in Sweden has been on a continuous journey of development for the last few
years and we have no plans of stopping anytime soon.
We are currently
looking for an experienced animal keeper to join our team. Are you ready to
come on an exciting journey with us? Read on!
In the role as
Animal Keeper on our Hoofstock section you will be part of a team that ensures
the highest possible welfare standards for our large collection of species,
including but not limited to; Giraffe, White Rhino, European Bison, European
Elk, Eland antelope, Wildebeest and Gemsbok. We aim for optimal welfare for all
our animals at all times and as such you will not only be responsible for
ensuring exceptional enclosure cleanliness and appropriate nutrition for the
animals, but you will also be expected to carry out daily animal observations,
evaluate behaviour and assess welfare, keep thorough records and plan and
execute daily, goal-oriented husbandry training for a wide range of species.
You will be required
to research, develop, deliver and evaluate environmental enrichment that meet
species-specific needs. Additional duties include coaching of students and
apprentices and supporting our education, sustainability, veterinary and
research departments.
Lastly, Kolmården’s
mission is to inspire adults and children to a lifelong commitment to animals
and nature. Therefore, all our animal staff engage with our visitors on a daily
basis, inspiring and educating them through guided tours, presentations, media
and school programs.
The right candidate
for this position has a minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an animal
caretaker in a Zoological setting, preferably with species such as Rhino,
Giraffe, Zebra and various antelopes. Experience working with animals in mixed
exhibits is preferred. A sense of responsibility and awareness of safe
practices when working with and around large mammals is a requirement.
The expected
knowledge and skills of an experienced animal keeper is valued at Kolmården,
but equally important are interpersonal skills. As we are always looking to
improve in all areas, a person who is passionate about positive developments,
particularly in animal welfare would be suitable in this role. We want you to
apply for this position if you are a skilled problem solver who is flexible
with a can-do approach in work. Creativity and the ability to think outside the
box is important, as is exceptional communication skills alongside a knack for
adapting them.
Animal Keepers at
Kolmården work under high pressure year-round and the job is physically very
demanding. As such, you need to be resilient, effective and physically fit.
Work is more
enjoyable when we make it so! Therefore we aim to recruit animal caretakers who
possess a positive and optimistic attitude and who know how to have fun.
Naturally, we want
all our keepers to be comfortable in front of large audiences. Showmanship and
customer service comes easy to them and they are passionate about teaching our
visitors about our animals and inspiring them to care for our planet and its wildlife.
Driver’s license and
experience of driving a tractor is a requirement for this position. Knowledge
of ZIMS is desirable. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. The
successful applicant will be expected to master a basic level of the native language
within his or her first year of employment. Applicants must have a right to
work within the EU.
This is a full-time,
permanent position that includes a 6-month probation period. Applications close
31th January 2018.
For questions about
the recruitment process, please contact: liza.wrangenby@kolmarden.com
For CVs and any
questions about the vacancy, please contact: linda.berggren@kolmarden.com
We look forward to
reading your application!
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
