Zoo Interns

Zoo Interns

Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park

Gibraltar

Interns will be required to participate in the daily husbandry and daily routines of the animal department. This includes feeding animals, maintaining enclosures, daily record keeping and animal health checks.

As an intern, you will also help with the daily supervision of existing volunteers and participate in the training of new volunteers and work experience students.

You will also receive training and be expected to participate in keeper talks and park events.

You will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of the different aspects of the Wildlife Park such as enrichment, medical treatment and record keeping. Where suitable, there may also be opportunities for research projects to be undertaken.

Our preferences:

Preference will be given to applicants with an animal related qualification or working towards an animal related qualification

Some experience within the zoo industry or with exotics would be desirable but not essential.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, hard-working and have a willingness to learn new skills.

All internships are purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that the Wildlife Park cannot provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these positions.

Applicants will be responsible for funding all flights and accommodation during their stay.

Closing date for applications is: 30th Nov 2017

Apply for this job:

To apply for the above position please send a CV and covering letter to the AWCP Park Manager: Jessica Leaper.

Email: info@awcp.gi

Website: www.awcp.gi

Interviews will be held as soon as possible afterwards, (These interviews be conducted via Skype or similar media). To apply for this position please send your CV and cover letter.

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Zoo Keeper

Zoo Keeper

Scotland

Amazonia is a small tropical house near Motherwell in North Lanarkshire. We are seeking to employ a dedicated zoo keeper within our team, on a varied hour contract, working amongst a variety of taxa, including marmosets, tamarins, bats, kinkajou, birds, amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates and fish, working to high welfare and husbandry standards.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about wildlife, with the skills required to communicate this passion and knowledge directly to our visitors. They must demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of modern zoo practices in animal husbandry, diets and environmental enrichment, as well as an understanding and knowledge of research, conservation and health and safety practices.

The successful candidate should have a minimum of 2 years experience working with animals in a keeper role in a zoological garden and/or wildlife park and hold a Diploma in Animal Management (DMZAA), or equivalent, or be prepared to complete this course within a pre-agreed timeframe.

The position also includes educational work, delivering tours to school groups, assisting on occasional outreach visits and providing animal talks at enclosures, along with interacting with our visitors.

Skills required:

• BSc (Hons) Zoology or related subject desirable
• A minimum of 2 years experience working within a zoological collection
• Motivated individual who can work alone and as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Computer literate
• Wide knowledge of biology, ecology and captive requirements of animal species for which post is responsible
• Knowledge of tropical and rainforest flora would be preferred
• Applicant should be physically fit and able to work in a hot climate.
• Flexible approach to work and ability to work under pressure
• Full clean driving license

This is a variable hour contract, with a minimum of 30 hours a week which includes working regular weekends and bank holidays as well as being on call for out of hour's emergencies and working sometimes early or late to meet business needs. For the right candidate, the position has the potential to become full time (40 hour week).

Excellent customer service skills and a high understanding of safety within the work place are also necessary.

To apply for this position please e-mail your covering letter and CV to Amandag@scotlandsthemepark.com

Closing date for applications is: 13th Nov 2017

Interviews will be held within the week commencing 20th November 2017

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Trainers and Assistants - Onmega Dolphin Park

Trainers and Assistants - Onmega Dolphin Park

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Onmega Dolphin Park is looking for new trainers and assistants to expand and join our team. We are seeking persons capable of performing in swim interactions and assisted therapies with dolphins, with the best attitude to learn, and dedicated to work with joy and passion to be guided into our training system. Our goal is to provide a healthy and enriching environment for our dolphins, to use advanced operant condition techniques based on trust, and to educate the public about marine mammals and their environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Area cleaning

• Diets preparation

• Animal behavior observation and record keeping for ethograms and for the enrichment program.

• Active participation in handling, training, medical procedures, interactive swim programs and assisted therapy sessions for the handicapped and educational talks.

• Assist other team members with their animal related goals and challenges.

• Proper public speaking.

• Diving and underwater maintenance.

• Be punctual and maintain personal presentation standards.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS TO BE CONSIDERED:

• Must be at least 24 years of age.

• The correct interpretation of animal behavior like:

- Develop critical thinking skills to troubleshoot complex behavioral issues

- Recognize social compatibilities and manage dolphins accordingly to enhance optimum responses.

- Identify enrichment needs, appropriate uses, and schedules

• Communication and teamwork skills are indispensable

• Excellent customer service skills

• Able to walk, run, swim, dive, bend and stand up

• Be able to work in and around salt water and with chemicals like chlorine.

• Able to lift 20kgs consistently (50pounds)

• Be willing to work under the different extreme weather and environmental conditions and under unfixed flexible hours, day, night, holidays and weekends indistinctly.

• Ability to speak and write in English (any other language will be well considered as well)

• Computer skills

• Be willing to work in a group environment with multicultural characteristics and to respect cultural and ideological differences.

• Have a valid Passport

PREFERRED AND TO BE CONSIDERED:

• High school diploma or equivalent will be highly evaluated.

• Minimum of 2 years paid of experience in the care and training of marine mammals

• Previous experience working in a dolphin interactive program

• SCUBA certified

PLEASE SEND US YOUR CV WITH PICTURE TO:

onmegatrainerteam@gmail.com

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Marine Mammal Specialist 3

Marine Mammal Specialist 3

Dolphin Bay at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai

We are happy to announce the opening of a Marine Mammal Specialist 3 position. This position requires a minimum of 1 year of experience with direct handling of Marine Mammals in interactive programs and/or shows. Intermediate/Advance level of English proficiency is required.

If interested, please send me your CV to Fabio.Silveira@atlantisthepalm.com.

Kindly do not send messages to my personal Facebook. I will be available to answer any questions through my work email (mentioned above).

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Carnivore / Big Cat Keeper

Carnivore / Big Cat Keeper

A position has become available for an experienced Carnivore and Big Cat Keeper.  The position is for a 45 hour week, includes weekend work, and flexibility in working hours is essential to this role.

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, as Hamerton Zoo Park has a well respected and highly successful independent breeding programme for Cheetah, with a number of individuals housed in eleven purpose built enclosures, on and off-exhibit.  The role includes responsibility for our Malayan Tigers, Maned Wolves and 'White' Tigers, plus other spp.

This position involves all tasks surrounding the maintenance of these animals, including food preparation, provision and supply; exbibit and enclosure design and upkeep; record keeping, health & safety and liaison with other colleagues and collections in the UK and abroad; working closely with our other staff, Veterinarians, zoo management and colleagues in other collections; and production and delivery of keeper-talks and education sessions, alongside our education department.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of care for our animals, and be committed to running and developing our conservation, breeding programme for the Tigers and Cheetahs – and 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 and maths and sciences, and an animal based qualification is desirable.

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.

Requirements

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

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

•        A full driving license is essential due to our rural location.

•        Your own transport is required - accommodation could be available.

Please send an up to date CV and covering letter by email to Andrew Swales. office@hamertonzoopark.com

CLOSING DATE: 14th November 2017

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if necessary, and will only contact those who we wish to interview.

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Bear & Vet Team Director

Bear & Vet Team Director

Animals Asia is seeking a Bear & Vet Team Director for our China Bear Rescue Centre (CBRC), in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The successful applicant will oversee and manage the bear and veterinary team of over 70 staff members who care for some 200 Asiatic Black Bears rescued from the bear bile industry and resident at CBRC and a former farm in Guangxi Province. The Bear & Vet Team Director role is a dynamic position requiring a unique set of skills, hard work, patience and flexibility.

The Bear & Vet Team Director works closely with the Bear Management Team and Veterinary Team to ensure an integrated approach to the care or the bears. He/She works closely with the Bear Management Team to oversee management plans for the bears, training programmes and ensure protocols and procedures are functional and strictly adhered to.

The Bear & Vet Team Director oversees the nutritional care of the bears with input from the bear managers and veterinary surgeons. He/She coordinates bear and vet team staff and equipment for all bear rescues in conjunction with the Project Director and CEO.

The Bear & Vet Team Director oversees the human resources for the bear team, working closely with the Bear Team Supervisors. The Senior Veterinary Surgeon and the Bear Managers report directly to the Bear & Vet Team Director.

He/She is ultimately responsible for the department budgeting, liaising with fundraising/PR teams both in China and internationally, and the organization's Finance Director. The Bear &Vet Team Director works closely with the Projects Department regarding all construction in the sanctuary. He/She is also required to work in conjunction with the sanctuary's General Manager ensure the smooth running of CBRC.

The Bear & Vet Team Director is a key member of the China Bear Strategy programme meeting regularly and providing input to this process.

The Bear & Vet Team Director reports to the CEO.

Please contact hrhkg@animalsasia.org for further details and a full job description.

Requirements

•        A degree in zoology, biology, conservation, animal behaviour or related field

•        At least 5 years work experience in a zoo, rescue centre, rehab centre or similar working environment

•        Experience in a senior management position

•        Strong people management skills to motivate, build capacity and inspire staff

•        Experience in preparing and overseeing budgets

•        Ability to appreciate bigger picture view of the organisation

•        Cultural sensitivity and history of working overseas – Asia desirable, China – preferable.

•        Strong communication skills

•        Ability to live and work closely with the rest of the team comprising both western and local staff

•        A background in charitable work is beneficial

•        Suitable candidates must be able to commit for a minimum of 2 years

Appointment is paid, full-time, five (5) days a week with some weekend work applicable.

The following items are included in your full-time contract

Basic on-site accommodation                

Relocation assistance                        

Emergency medical insurance

Paid holidays

How to apply

Interested parties please forward your cover letter (stating the applied position), CV (with your expected salary) and completed Job Application form to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Personal data collected will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Closing date: 8th December 2017

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