Wildlife Care Specialist

2 days ago

Hull, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Association of British and Irish Wild Animal Keepers Full time

Wildlife Care Specialist

Battersea Park Children's Zoo is a well-established and expanding family run business and one of two BIAZA accredited zoos in the company.

We are seeking a Wildlife Care Specialist to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the highest and current standards of animal welfare and husbandry.

The position welcomes new ideas, which can be discussed with the Animal Manager and the Curator of Animals.

Working hours are 40hrs per week on a roster including weekends and bank holidays.

A flexible attitude to hours is required.

The role is physically demanding, and the candidate should enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.

The candidate will be working with a variety of animals within a zoo environment.

A previous working experience with small primates including cebids and callitrichids is necessary, as is good working knowledge with a wide range of taxa.

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.

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/ organised outlook on the working environment is essential- in all areas of the zoo including public areas.
  • A good working knowledge of ZIMS will be required.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of one years paid employment within UK zoological related position required.

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