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Senior Animal Carer

Come and join our passionate team specialising in wild animal rescue and rehabilitation, on the Jurassic coast holiday island!

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Isle of Wight

Full-time (average 40-hour week, including some weekend cover)

·       Supervisory role over a team of 8-9 animal carers

·       Working directly with the animals and the animal team across all sections, including big cats, bears, primates, small mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, domestics and a very small collection of birds & fish

·       Contribute to animal management projects, planning and operations and developments

·       Provide animal training, enrichment & veterinary care in line with agreed protocols

·       Help to supervise animal carers, work experience students, interns and volunteers

·       In charge of department in head and deputies’ absence

·       Prepare for and attend departmental meetings / undertake agreed actions

·       Prepare regular reports for discussion in section or departmental meetings

·       Attend regular firearms training

·       Participate in animal escape drills and be aware of emergency response procedure

·       Monitor health and safety on section and assist with staff training, ensuring necessary documentation is filled out and up to date

·       Participate in education, media and marketing initiatives as required

·       Engage with visitors, both informally during course of duties, and formally through talks promoting The Wildheart Trust’s aims and insights into the sanctuary’s animal collection

 

Must have Diploma in Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (Sparsholt College) or equivalent

Preferred experience with mixed taxa, including some or all of the following:- big cats, bears, primates, small mammals and reptiles

Minimum 5 Years full time paid experience at a Zoological Collection working with a range of species

Full UK Driving License