Animal Keeper - Hoofstock
Marwell Zoo
South East Closing date for applications is: 1st Sep 2024| Contact: | Jo ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Animal Care |
| Type: | Paid |
| Contract type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | £24,648.00 |
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Animal Keepers to join our Hoofstock team, 40 hours per week working 5 out of 7 days (including Bank Holidays and weekends)
We are looking for Animal Keepers with significant, demonstratable experience of working with a variety of Hoofstock species. The successful candidate should have a clear understanding of species natural history and biology and be able to apply this to Hoofstock husbandry and welfare practices.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range of species, offering great opportunities for section, team and personal development.
Animal Keepers are responsible for carrying out all aspects of animal management, including, but not limited to, enclosure creation and management, husbandry routines, managerial operations and supporting veterinary intervention.
The successful candidate will be able to work well as part of a team, have the ability to use their initiative, display an interest in and commitment to animal welfare and conservation, and must possess strong communication skills.
In return we will offer you support, training and continued professional development, not to mention a fantastic working environment! You can also expect free entry to the park.
Apply for this job:
If you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation to become a part of the Marwell Family, please view the full candidate brief on our website and send a completed application form to [email protected].
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
1st Interview Date: 10 & 11 September 2024
2nd Interview Date: 16 September 2024
Disclaimer: we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the selection criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
