animal care technician

animal care technician Worcestershire

Biaza
Full Time Worcestershire 25000 - 23000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

All Things Wild

Worcestershire
Closing date for applications is: 27th Aug 2023
Contact:
Victoria Faller ([email protected])

Sector:
Animal Care

Type:
Paid

Contract type:
Full-time

Salary:
£23000-£25000

Experienced Animal Keeper

All Things Wild is a thriving and successful family attraction based on the edge of the Cotswold’s, situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the country and easily accessible from a number of major cities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Animal Keeper. The candidate will be working with a variety of animals within a zoo environment. A working experience with small primates including cebids and callitrichids is necessary, as is good working knowledge with a wide range of taxa. Good communication skills and an ability to connect with our young visitors is an important part of this job.

The keepers work 5 days a week including bank holidays and weekends. The successful applicant must have a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work, with a passion for the natural world and conservation. A good eye for detail and high standards for animal husbandry are a must.

Key Responsibilities

  • To ensure the day to day running of the zoo goes smoothly.
  • Participating in breeding programs and supporting conservation initiatives to contribute to the preservation of endangered species.
  • Day to day husbandry of the animals in the zoo including feeding, cleaning, training and record keeping.
  • To ensure the highest standard of animal welfare is being adhered to.
  • To be competent delivering talks and experiences to members of the public.
  • Working effectively alongside a small team of keepers and volunteers.
  • To ensure records and other relevant documents are kept up to date.

Key skills and requirements

· Have a minimum of 3 years working with a range of animals within a zoological environment.

  • DMZAA or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
  • Firearms License preferred.
  • Must have a can-do attitude.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and good customer care skills
  • Confident in delivering animal presentations and talks to our visitors, and educational sessions to school groups.
  • An excellent timekeeper.
  • Work well individually and as part of a team.
  • The ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
  • Due to the location, a full UK driving license is required.

animal care technician
Biaza

www.biaza.org.uk
London, United Kingdom
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