Animal Care Specialist
2 days ago
About Us:
The Association of British and Irish Wild Animal Keepers is a well-established and expanding family-run business, one of two BIAZA accredited zoos in the company.
We strive for the highest standards in animal husbandry, conservation, and education.
Our mission is to promote and achieve the conservation of animals and their habitats through engagement and interaction with our visitors, particularly children.
Overview of Role:
We are seeking a positive, fresh outlook and someone who can bring enthusiasm, new ideas, and progressive working practices to the position.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain the highest and current standards of animal welfare and husbandry, completing daily checks and records of animals and birds.
This position welcomes new ideas, which can be discussed with the Animal Manager and the Curator of Animals.
Main Duties:
- Assisting with the cleaning of all areas within the zoo.
- Assisting with enclosure/paddock servicing, maintenance, and refurbishment.
- A good working knowledge of current zoo diets for a range of species and the preparation of approved diets, nutrition, and enrichment.
- Assisting with the carrying out of correct feeding procedures and ensuring all zoo keeping staff follow correct diet and enrichment protocols.
- Ensuring that safety and emergency procedures are always adhered to.
- Assisting where appropriate with the movement and/or training of animals, keeper experiences, etc. as directed by senior staff.
- Maintaining courteous and helpful relations with visitors.
- Reporting defects and repairs required to the Animal Manager or more senior staff.
- Assisting in various projects related to animal management as directed by senior animal management staff.
- CPD/training in relation to keeper husbandry, best practice, and all aspects of zoo welfare and licensing to implement the standards required will be required.
Person Specification:
- Practical experience of animal management with a range of domestic and exotic species.
- Broad taxonomic knowledge on a range of species managed within zoological collections. Advantages would be small carnivores, rodent, primate, herptile, and domestic stock husbandry.
- Willingness to work on and learn about evolving husbandry management within zoological collections to include positive re-enforcement training for behavioral management and varied methods of enrichment for a range of species.
- Knowledge of techniques used to handle specific animals e.g. catch ups for veterinary procedures.
- Be able to demonstrate initiative and a pro-active approach to completing tasks beneficial to the section/department without always waiting to be asked.
- You will be expected to carry out Keeper Experiences and 'Meet the Animal' sessions, etc.
- Recognized qualifications will be taken into consideration, but personal drive, passion for the job, initiative, common sense, and a sense of humor will also be vitally important.
- Attention to detail and a tidy/organized outlook on the working environment is essential - in all areas of the zoo including public areas.
- At the interview stage, please be prepared to provide a portfolio of projects undertaken at your current place or previous place of employment.
- A good working knowledge of ZIMS will be required.
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