Small Mammal Keeper: Welfare & Exhibitory Lead

Chester Zoo; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pass

Cycle to work

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Employee tickets for friends andFamily

Job summary

Chester Zoo is recruiting a Keeper – Small Mammals to join the Small Mammal Team on a permanent 40-hour contract. The role focuses on high standards of husbandry, welfare and exhibitry for a diverse collection of mammals, including aardvarks and red pandas.

You will supervise students and interns, deliver memorable experiences and work as part of a large, collaborative team. The successful candidate will have strong practical knowledge of small mammal husbandry, be able to develop ideas for

Qualifications

• Experience in small mammal husbandry.
• Relevant zoological qualification or equivalent experience.
• Excellent observational skills.
• Ability to work evenings for events and activities.
• Full UK driving licence (license).

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of husbandry and welfare for small mammals.
• Supervise students and interns who work with Keepers to undertake daily care duties.
• Deliver memorable and informative experiences for visitors.
• Work independently as well as part of a large team.
• Be willing to cover evening events and other activities requiring a keeper presence.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Observational skills

Team player

Verbal communication

Education

Zoological qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

ZIMS software

Job description

Chester Zoo is recruiting a Keeper – Small Mammals to join the Small Mammal Team on a permanent 40-hour contract. The role focuses on high standards of husbandry, welfare and exhibitry for a diverse collection of mammals, including aardvarks and red pandas.

You will supervise students and interns, deliver memorable experiences and work as part of a large, collaborative team. The successful candidate will have strong practical knowledge of small mammal husbandry, be able to develop ideas for