Trainee Animal Keeper: Large Mammals

Trainee Animal Keeper: Large Mammals

Twycross Zoo - East Midland Zoological Society Limited, is the World Primate Centre.  The Zoo has a comprehensive collection of primate species, together with other mammals, birds and reptiles.

With over 850 animals, the Zoo has exciting plans to further its work in the conservation of endangered species and is striving to achieve the best in animal welfare, research, conservation and education.

We have more to do and as the Zoo develops we are looking for dynamic, knowledgeable individuals to help lead the teams forward.

We therefore have a vacancy for a Trainee Animals Keeper on the Large Mammals section. The section manages a range of ungulate and carnivore species including Amur leopard, snow leopard, meerkat, Bactrian camel, Kirk’s dik dik and Asian elephant.  This is a key role which will involve working on the section, covering all areas of animal husbandry including feeding, cleaning, training and record keeping; as well as interacting with the zoo visitors.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, high performing individual with an interest in zoo animal management. You must be committed to continued professional development and be a good team worker.  Some zoo keeping experience and an animal-related qualification, such as the BIAZA approved ANCMZA or DZMAA, would be advantageous. 

The role is full time, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday per annum, 5% employer’s pension contribution (after qualifying period).

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org.

Closing date: 8^th August 2013

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Trainee Keeper: Pets@Twycross

Trainee Keeper: Pets@Twycross

(Temporary Contact – 6 months maternity cover)

Twycross Zoo - East Midland Zoological Society Limited, is the World Primate Centre.  The Zoo has a comprehensive collection of primate species, together with other mammals, birds and reptiles.

With over 850 animals, the Zoo has exciting plans to further its work in the conservation of endangered species and is striving to achieve the best in animal welfare, research, conservation and education.

We have more to do and as the Zoo develops we are looking for dynamic, knowledgeable individuals to help lead the teams forward.

We currently have a vacancy to cover maternity leave on the Pets@Twycross section.  This section manages a range of domestic and exotic pet species and hosts a variety of interactive animal activities using these individuals.  Public engagement and interaction is one of the main functions of this area.  This position is a key role which will involve working on the section, covering basic areas of animal husbandry and regular interaction with the public.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual with an interest in zoo animal management and education. You must be committed to continued professional development and be a good team worker.  Some zoo keeping experience and an animal-related qualification would be advantageous. 

The role is temporary and likely to last for 6 months, working on a full time basis, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday per annum, 5% employer’s pension contribution (after qualifying period).

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org.

Closing date: 8^th August 2013

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TRAINEE KEEPER

 

 

 

TRAINEE KEEPER

£18,939 p.a. (inc. allowances)

ZSL London Zoo is a part of the Zoological Society of London, a charity dedicated to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. We are currently looking for a Trainee Keeper, who will initially be based on one of our mammals section.

You should have hands-on experience of working with animals and be familiar with accepted husbandry practices and standards. You should also have an interest in breeding programmes and conservation. This is a 3 year fixed-term contract and will involve the undertaking and obtaining of the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA).

We are looking for candidates with good communication skills, the ability to work within a team and experience of dealing with the public. Hours are 37.5 per week, worked within a roster which includes weekends.

Benefits include an interest free season ticket loan and a subsidised staff restaurant.

To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to ZSL’s Human Resources Department (hr@zsl.org) by the closing date of 18 April 2013.

 

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Trainee Keeper - Marwell Wildlife

Marwell Wildlife is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and other natural resources. Our 140 acre zoological park in the heart of Hampshire is home to over 170 exotic and charismatic species in beautiful landscaped surroundings.

We are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Keeper on a fixed term basis to work on a mixed species section. Roles and responsibilities will include ensuring high standards of animal welfare, health and animal husbandry at all times and keeping daily checks and records.

The successful candidate will be able to work well as part of a team, demonstrate common sense, display interest and commitment to animal welfare and conservation, and must possess strong verbal communication skills.

Applicants must hold 5 GCSE’s or equivalent and a full driving licence valid for the UK.

Please visit our website, www.marwell.org.uk for full details and our electronic application form. This application form must be completed for you to be considered for this role.

Closing Date: Friday 16th March 2012

Successful applicants for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a Criminal Records Bureau check as a condition of employment.

Colden Common, Winchester, Hants, SO21 1JH. Registered charity number 275433. www.marwell.org.uk

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Trainee Keeper – Pets @ Twycross

Trainee Keeper – Pets @ Twycross

VACANCY CLOSED EARLY BECAUSE OF HUGE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS

Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, has over 1,000 animals and is the most comprehensive collection of primate species and subspecies in the western world. We have exciting plans for developing the Zoo further, continuing our work in conservation of endangered species and providing the very best environment that we can.

Pets @ Twycross are looking to recruit an enthusiastic trainee keeper to join our team. As a section we offer great opportunities for working with a wide range of species including rabbits, guinea pigs, miniature donkeys, alpacas, wallabies, bearded dragons, corn snakes, rats, ferrets, reindeer, pygmy goats, tortoises, chinchillas, ibis, ants and finches.

You must be happy to talk with our visitors, especially children. We are very “hands-on” with our animals and offer many interactive learning experiences.

Ideally you will have an animal related qualification and/or some relevant work experience.

The role is full time, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday and 5% employer’s pension contribution.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your covering letter and CV to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th February 2012, however due to the high number of applications we are likely to receive, this vacancy will close as soon as we have received a sufficient number of applications.

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