Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Experienced Zoo Keeper


Experienced Zoo Keeper

Linton Zoo Conservation Park

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our keeper team.

The applicant must be flexible about their duties within the zoo and should be prepared to be involved in a range of jobs associated with the daily, safe and smooth running of a family owned and managed zoological gardens.

Jobs will include all aspects of animal care; the applicant will be responsible for various animal species and duties will include food preparation, cleaning, maintenance of the enclosures, aviaries and surroundings, hand-rearing where necessary, assisting the vet and administration of basic medicines, wormers etc, record keeping and risk assessments.

Other daily jobs may include cleaning and maintenance of working and visitor facilities to ensure safe and very high standards at all times, involvement with the educational presentations, supervising and training of trainee keepers.

The ideal candidate must have:

  • An Animal Care Qualification,
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and alone,
  • Endless enthusiasm and an outgoing personality,
  • An interest in learning more about the animals in their care,
  • A good knowledge and understanding of the conservation and education roles of zoos.


Download the application form HERE and return the completed form to:

Linton Zoo Conservation Park
Hadstock Road
Linton
Cambridgeshire
CB21 4NT




Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
      

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