FULL TIME ANIMAL KEEPER.
Blairdrummond Safari and Adventure Park is situated midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh and just 4 miles from Stirling. We are a small privately owned safari park set in 125 acres and home to over 300 exotic and domestic species.
A full time permanent position has become available for a qualified experienced animal keeper. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years employment in a zoological collection and hold an industry recognised qualification.
The successful candidate must have a strong generalist zoological background and preferably have previous experience working with lemurs. The successful candidate will display interest and commitment to animal welfare, conservation, and have strong verbal communication skills as talking to the public is an essential part of the role. Applicants must also have the ability to work independently using their own initiative and be pro-active in maintaining a department.
Roles and responsibilities will include high standards of animal husbandry, monitoring animal group behaviour and keeping records.
A full valid driving licence is required.
Applications are only requested from those who fit the above criteria.
If you are interested please apply on line via our website www.blairdrummond.com and also email your cv to margaret@blairdrummond.com . For more information please call Margaret on 01786 843101.
Closing date for applications is 31st March 2013.
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