Animal Keeper - Hoofstock
Marwell Zoo
South East Closing date for applications is: 31st Jan 2025| Contact: | Jo ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Animal Care |
| Type: | Paid |
| Contract type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | £24,648.00 |
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Animal Keeper to join our Hoofstock team working 40 hours per week, 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 webite and send a completed application form to [email protected]. Please do not reapply if you have submitted an application for this position within the last 6 months.
