Animal care Work, Jobs in Kensworth, Bdf (with Salaries)

Zookeeper - Birds
ZSL —Dunstable
- £26,557 a year
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
23h
Veterinary Care Assistant
Vets for Pets —Luton
- Part-time
- Patient care
- Front desk
- Cleaning
9d
Animal Care Assistant
RSPCA —Potters Bar
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Veterinary Receptionist
Marshalswick Veterinary Surgery —St Albans
- £12.80 - £13.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Front desk
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Animal Care Assistant - Full time (40 hours a week including every other weekend)
NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST —Aspley Guise
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
9d
Farm supervisor
Kew little pigs farm ltd —Amersham
- From £14 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Team management
Quick apply
1d
Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
Absolutely Barking Dog Services —Aylesbury
- £300 - £750 a month
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Cleaning
- Work from home
Quick apply
Dog Handler
Your Paws Pet Services —Hatfield
- £14,870 - £15,750 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
We Love Pets —Milton Keynes
- From £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Cleaning
Quick apply
Aviary Keeper
Waddesdon Manor —Waddesdon
- £25,000 - £26,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Medicine Emergency & Critical Care Patient Care Assistant
Royal Veterinary College —Potters Bar
- £26,692 - £27,291 a year
- Full-time
- Patient care
- Annual leave
14d
Veterinary Infection Control Assistant
Royal Veterinary College —Potters Bar
- £26,692 - £27,291 a year
- Full-time
- Cleaning
- Annual leave
10d
Security Dog Handler
Marpol Security Limited —Wigginton
- £16 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Conflict management
- Free parking
Quick apply
3d
Animal Keeper
Let's Talk Animals CIC T/A Cedars Nature Centre —Waltham Cross
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- No degree
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d
Dog Handler - part time
Claire's Comfy Canines Ltd —Burnham
- £12.88 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- In-person
Quick apply
1d
Dog Walker
A Good Lead —Milton Keynes
- £12 - £16 an hour
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
Quick apply
3d
Canine Hydrotherapy - Work Experience Volunteer
Animal Rehabilitation Centre —Ware
- £0.01 - £0.02 an hour
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Doggy Day Care Assistant/ Driver - Flexible Position(Self-Employed)
Colins Country Dog Club LTD —Maidenhead
- £12.80 - £13.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Commercial driving
- Flexitime
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Evening Animal Carer (Part-time)
The Mayhew Animal Home —North West London
- £19,205.16 - £27,427.40 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
3d
Mobile Veterinary Care Assistant
Medivet Group Ltd —Potters Bar
- Weekend availability
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care
- Cleaning
- Annual leave
- Employee discount

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Zookeeper - Birds

ZSL -
Dunstable

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Job details

Permanent
£26,557 a year
23 hours ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Animal welfare
Food preparation

Full job description

Purpose of the role

ZSL is seeking a dedicated Zookeeper within the Bird section of our Animal Department at Whipsnade Zoo, one of the UK's largest zoos nestled in the beautiful Chiltern Hills.

This exciting opportunity involves caring for an incredible range of Birds, including Wrinkled hornbills, Wattled cranes, Penguins and a large range of passerines such as Critically endangered Javan Green magpies, Sumatran laughingthrush and extinct in the wild Socorro doves and Vietnam pheasant.

As a vital team member, you will ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and husbandry, play an active role in enrichment and training programmes, and help create engaging experiences for visitors. You will work closely with the section manager, team leader, and colleagues, supporting all aspects of daily care and conservation efforts for these amazing species.

This role is offered on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. As our zoos are open seven days a week, your schedule will follow a rota, which includes weekends and bank holidays. We aim to balance business needs with personal flexibility, so you’ll have advance notice of your shifts to help plan your time.

Key responsibilities:

Food Preparation: Preparation of approved diets and carrying out feeding procedures.
Hygiene and Cleaning: Maintaining the highest standards of hygiene by cleaning and maintaining exhibits, equipment, and other designated areas.
Husbandry and Enrichment: Contribute to the development of high standards of husbandry and welfare, developing innovative, enriching, and aesthetic enclosures with the team.
Animal Observation: Observe the behaviour, health, and security of animals and report concerns and problems to Lead Keepers or Section Manager.

About You

Successfully completed the Zookeeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship Programme or a Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA), or an equivalent qualification.
Practical experience working with animals in a zoo or aquarium, ideally managing exotic species.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, with a positive and flexible approach to physical, hands-on work.
Demonstrates initiative and a proactive, sustainable approach to completing tasks that benefit the department, maximising productivity and efficiency.
Can work effectively both as part of a team and independently to carry out section tasks.
Demonstrates professionalism through punctuality, reliability, integrity, and a diligent work ethic.
Holds a full, valid UK Driving Licence.

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including confirmation of your right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

ZSL recognises that conservation is one of the least diverse sectors, and we actively encourage applications from candidates who identify as part of underrepresented communities. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage.

About Us

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

What We Offer?

Alongside the opportunity to do purpose-driven work that helps create a world where wildlife thrives, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

Up to 12% contributory pension
Flexible working options
25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays, increasing with service
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Life assurance from day one (for eligible employees)
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Access to our staff Equality Networks
Complimentary London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo tickets, plus retail discounts
Cycle2Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans (for eligible London-based employees)

You can find the full details of our benefits in the attached Benefits Guide.

We may close this role early or extend the closing date due to the number of applications we receive, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We anonymise applications until interview stage to ensure a fair hiring process. It’s important to highlight your unique skills, experience, and knowledge. Over reliance on AI-generated content may miss key criteria outlined in the job description and reduce the effectiveness of your application.

If you have any questions about this role, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch with our recruitment team at – [email protected]

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