Experienced Keeper

1 month ago

East of England, United Kingdom BIAZA Full time

Linton Zoo Conservation Park
- East Anglia**Contact**:
**Sector**:

- Animal Care**Type**:

- Paid**Contract type**:

- Full-time**Salary**:

- Salary depending on age and experienceLinton Zoo Conservation Park currently has a full-time permanent keeper position available for an experienced, highly motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual. This position is for someone with a special interest in birds to assist in the care of our fantastic range of exotic birds including; hornbills, turacos, aracaris, parrots, vultures, Bali starling, blue crowned laughingthrush and owls. As members of BIAZA and EAZA many of the species are part of European Breeding Programmes.

The applicant must be flexible about their duties within the zoo and should be prepared to be involved in all aspects of animal care associated with the daily, safe and smooth running of a family owned and managed conservation and education park with a diverse collection of animals.

This is a full time role working an average of 40 hours a week over 5 days, working days will vary over a 7 day rota, including weekends and bank holidays. The salary for this position is £22,000.00 - £23,447.10 per annum for a qualified keeper (experience related scale), or £15,560.00 - £19,525.35 per annum for a trainee keeper (age related scale).

Applicants should:

- be hard working, conscientious and uphold high standards of animal husbandry and welfare.
- have good attention to detail and a consistent level of work standard is essential
- have patience animals - like humans - may not do what you want when you want them to
- have the ability to work both individually or as part of a team and have excellent communication skills
- have exceptional attendance and time keeping skills.
- be proficient in public speaking or have the confidence to learn
- be willing to assist with other areas of the park, including tours, educational presentations, general maintenance and upkeep of public areas and the supervision and training of trainee keepers
- have ideally completed the DMZAA course or hold an equivalent qualification,
- have a broad knowledge of husbandry practices, an understanding of Zoo licence regulations and a minimum of 2 years paid work in a similar role
- preferably have a full driving licence and car

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