JOB TITLE
Animal Keeper
WAGE/SALARY (£)
£22,500
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
06-Aug-2024
COLLECTION NAME
Becky Falls Woodland Park
WEBSITE
WORK ADDRESS
Manaton, Newton Abbot TQ13 9UG, UK
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of taxa.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Deliver high standards of animal welfare for all the animals within the collection.
Manage all day-to-day tasks, health monitoring, animal husbandry and diet preparation. Undertake relevant observations of animal behaviour to ensure their health and welfare. Stock control of animal feed and other consumables.
Ensure all working areas and tools are kept clean, safe & tidy.
Liaise with the vet as necessary regarding any animal health issues and follow any instructions relating to medication and care. Including administering any medication. Maintaining all documentation relating to welfare standards.
Monitor diets against the condition of animals and life stages.
Responsible for all daily record keeping and preparing all relevant documentation relating to animal welfare and husbandry.
Identifying potential routine/behaviour problems as and when they occur and implement solutions.
Ensuring the safety of our visitors, staff and animals is of key importance as is ensuring that health & safety protocols are always followed.
Supporting positive visitor experiences by good customer service and professional visitor engagement.
Delivering Animal Encounters and Meet the Keeper Sessions as required.
WORKING HOURS
37.5 hours per week - 9am till 5pm
JOB TYPE
Full time
THE CANDIDATE WILL BE EXPECTED TO WORK ON:
Bank Holidays, Public Holidays
STAFF BENEFITS
Not provided
MORE INFORMATION
The successful candidate must be confident delivering excellent levels of animal care and husbandry for all the animals within the collection. They must be self-motivated with the ability to prioritise tasks. They must be capable of working alone, whilst also being comfortable working as a team. It is essential the candidate has an interest in, and experience, working with a wide variety of taxa.
Essential requirements
Minimum of two years’ experience caring for animals in a similar setting.
Minimum of degree level animal care related qualification.
Demonstrable experience of providing species appropriate environments and enrichment Physically fit able to carry out physical tasks across the site
Excellent observational skills
A current full driving licence and own transport (Becky Falls in not on a public transport route)
Please note, we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the advertising period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We are only able to provide individual feedback to those candidates who are successful through to the interview stage.
COVER LETTER REQUIRED?
Yes
CONTACT
Emily Harrison
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