Five Sisters Zoo
Scotland
Closing date for applications is: 11th Sep 2024
We currently have an exciting and rare job opportunity for an animal registrar to join the team at Five Sisters Zoo. This is a key role and the best candidate will have the opportunity to work with our keepers, vet, and management team in order to ensure exemplary animal record keeping in compliance with zoo licensing, BALAI, and accreditation requirements.
The successful candidate will:
1. Keep all animal records up to date.
2. Work with ZIMS software to ensure animal records are kept up to date.
3. Work with our Head Keeper and management team to help organise smooth animal transfers.
4. Work with our animal keepers and management team to ensure FSZ complies with BALAI regulations and zoo licensing rules.
5. Liaise with our Head Keeper and Head Vet to ensure smooth management of animal records.
6. Have some involvement with student projects and work placements where appropriate.
7. Demonstrate fantastic observation skills with excellent attention to detail.
8. Exhibit excellent organisational and record keeping skills.
9. Be IT literate (our registrar must be competent with all Microsoft Office software).
10. Be happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
11. Be comfortable working alone and as part of a team.
12. Have a valid UK driving license or good access to public transport.
13. Have experience using ZIMS.
14. Have previous zoo experience in a similar role.
Note: Five Sisters Zoo is not easily accessible by public transport as we are not on a bus route. You must be able to arrange your own transport to and from work.
Apply for this job:
Applicants should send their CV and a covering letter to gary @fivesisterszoo.co.uk. The CV and covering letter should form ONE DOCUMENT (either a word document or a PDF) that should be named using the following format:
Please DO NOT send a covering letter and CV as separate documents.
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