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Animal Technician (Keeper)
BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums)
England
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in ensuring the welfare of a diverse range of animals. This role involves hands-on care, enrichment, and training for various species, from meerkats to snakes. The successful candidate will maintain high standards of accommodation and care, work closely with learners, and assist in educational sessions. With a commitment to animal welfare and safety, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of animals in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about animal care and education, this role is perfect for you.
Qualifications
- Experience in animal care and handling within a diverse environment.
- Ability to maintain high standards of animal welfare and safety.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care, enrichment, and training for a variety of animals.
- Ensure compliance with safe working practices during practical sessions.
Skills
Animal Care
Animal Handling
Behavior Observation
Record Keeping
Education
Relevant Animal Care Qualification
Tools
ZIMS Software
Job description
Suffolk Closing date for applications is: 7th Apr 2025
In this role, you will work as part of a team to ensure the welfare of animals and standards of care are maintained within our diverse Animal Unit. This will include maintaining accommodation, care & handling of animals, ensuring the unit is well presented and kept to industry standards.
The animal centre houses a diverse range of animals from every taxon, ranging from meerkats, rabbits, sugar gliders, alpacas, snakes, lizards, invertebrates, and fish. The role involves working with all animals, providing their daily care, enrichment, training, behaviour observations, and reporting any problems to the animal centre manager. You will be responsible for providing medical care to animals and record keeping using ZIMS software.
You will assist in preparing the unit and facilitate the handling of animals during practical teaching sessions. This will involve ensuring a safe educational environment, maintaining the relevant work areas used for practical teaching and learning in compliance with safe working practices, and providing assistance to learners and other users of these areas.
Closing date: Monday 7th April 2025 at 12:00 Midnight
Interview date: Monday 14th April 2025
Fill out the application form on our website.
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