VOLUNTARY ZOO KEEPER
INTERNSHIP
Start Date: Spring 2018
Length of Internship: 6 month or 12 month
available
Application Closing Date: 25th March 2018
Working Hours: Five days a week including
regular weekends.
Salary & Benefits: This is a voluntary
positon. Staff discount card & uniform will be provided.
Overview:
We are offering an
exciting opportunity for two individuals to join us as interns on the Ventura
Wildlife Park keeping team on either a 6 month or 12 month basis.
An internship with
us will provide you with experience working with a variety of exotic animals in
a zoological setting. Successful interns must be responsible, dedicated,
practical, confident, engaging and willing to learn new skills that will form
the basis of a future zoo keeping career.
The role involves
daily animal husbandry and welfare of a diverse collection of animals that
includes; Grant’s zebra, reindeer, red kangaroo, emu, raccoon dogs, fossa,
lemurs, Cuban hutia, red-rumped agouti, various wader birds as well as a large
collection of reptiles and amphibians.
Interns will also be
provided with the opportunity to take part in animal encounters and educational
visits both on and offsite.
Expected Duties Include:
• Assisting
with daily animal husbandry e.g. food prep, feeding, cleaning, health checks,
enrichment, training, etc.
• Observation
of animals and recording of relevant information.
• Visitor
interaction and delivery of keeper talks, animal shows, experiences and tours
in a polite and professional manner.
• Overseeing
work experience and volunteers under the direction of the keepers.
• General
site and enclosure maintenance.
• Training
in basic research methods (interns are able to carry out specific research
projects at the park during the time of their placement).
• Strict
adherence to safe working practices.
Requirements
• A
qualification in animal science.
• Previous
animal-related work experience.
• Good
communication skills.
• Adaptable
to a flexible weekly rota.
• Able
to work in a team and independently.
• Physically
fit for the demands of this role.
• 18
years +
How to apply:
Please send your CV
and cover letter along with the length of internship you require by e-mail to:
keepingteam@venturawildlife.co.uk
Please note that we
will only be able to respond to those who are chosen for interview.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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