Monday, December 31, 2012

Animal Keeper




Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

 

Animal Keeper Vacancy on the Mammal Department

 

Minimum of four years zoo animal husbandry experience namely with carnivores (in particular big cats) and/or primates essential. Applicants holding the Diploma in the Management of Zoo & Aquarium Animals, (BIAZA / Sparsholt College) or other equivalent qualifications preferred. Full driving licence desirable.

The successful applicant will be expected to work on a 38 ¾ hour week roster with 2 days off per week (1 weekend off in 3). Starting salary according to experience.                          

Applications to be by post only (not by e-mail) and include full CV and handwritten covering letter to:    

To:  Neil Bemment,

        Director of Operations & Curator of Mammals,
        Paignton Zoo Environmental Park,
        Totnes Road, Paignton,
        Devon TQ4 7EU

 

Closing Date:  Friday 11th January, 2013

 

" A registered charity dedicated to protecting our global  wildlife heritage No. 300923 "