Senior Animal Ranger - South Yorkshire, United Kingdom - BIAZA

BIAZA
BIAZA
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South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park

  • South Yorkshire
    Contact:

Sector:


  • Conservation
    Type:
  • Paid
    Contract type:
  • Fulltime
    Salary:
- £24,275 gross per annumSince its opening in 2009, Yorkshire Wildlife Park has evolved to become the UK's number 1 on-foot safari. We feature walkthrough exhibits that take the guest directly into the world of the animals. A dynamic centre for conservation and welfare, the park currently has over 400 animals across more than 70 different species. We aim to provide a quality, value for money experience that excites and inspires our guests.


We are currently looking for a Senior Animal Ranger to join our dynamic and energetic animal department with a position available on our Aquatics section.

The role will involve the day-to-day husbandry of, Californian Sealions, Lowland Tapir, Maned Wolf, Bush Dogs, Red Panda, Binturong, Smooth Coated Otter, Wallabies, Giant Otters and Visayan Warty Pigs.


Main Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Ensure that safety and emergency procedures are always followed.
  • Ensure that all nutritional requirements are met and adhere to defined dietary instructions.
  • Monitor all animals for signs of illness, injury or distress and promptly report any concerns to the Section Head or Deputy Section Head. Administer medications as instructed.
  • Maintain and advance animal welfare including the design and implementation of enrichment and training programmes for animals on the section.
  • Oversee the section in the absence of the Section Head and Deputy Section Head.
  • Ensure an exemplary experience for all guests entering your areas of responsibility.
  • Responsible for maintaining a motivating, supportive and professional culture and working environment within the team.
  • Minimum of 5 years working in a zoological collection.
  • Ability to lead a team when required and provide mentorship to junior staff.
  • Strong communications skills adapted to the needs of managers, colleagues and members of the public.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm.
  • Must be confident working as part of a team or on your own, along with providing leadership to the team when required.
  • Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to provide resolutions.
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