Animal Keeper - Carnivores
Marwell Zoo
South East Closing date for applications is: 10th Apr 2025| Contact: | Jo ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Animal Care |
| Type: | Paid |
| Contract type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | £26,208.00 |
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Animal Keeper to join our Carnivores team on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week over 5 days. We are looking for an Animal Keeper with experience of working with Carnivore species. The successful candidate should have a clear understanding of species natural history and biology and be able to apply this to carnivore husbandry and welfare practices.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a variety small, medium and large carnivore species. We have exciting plans for our collection and exhibits, 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, 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.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
1st Stage Interview Date: Wednesday 23 / Friday 25 April 2025
2nd Stage Interview Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
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 Marwell application form to [email protected].
