animal care technician Worcestershire
Job description
All Things Wild
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.
