Animal Care Assistant

2 months ago


Bridgwater, United Kingdom Reptile Rewards Full time

We are looking for a full time and part time Animal Care and Welfare Assistant to assist in the routine day to day husbandry and care of domestic rodents.

The work is carried out individually and/ or as part of a team.

Animal Care and Welfare Assistants must have a strong work ethic.

They must maintain safe working practices and taking responsibility for themselves, animals and others.
- How to handle animals safely
- Feeding and cleaning
- Looking after injured or sick animals
- Maintaining animal enclosures
- Identifying hazards
- Packing and dispatching orders

**Requirements and prospects**

**Desired skills**
- Must be physically fit as the work can be demanding
- Being able to work both individually and as part of a team
- Must show and be able to use initiative
- Maintaining a constant high standard of work
- Following instructions fully and efficiently
- You have to be willing to carry out dirty or unpleasant tasks

**Personal qualities**
- Polite and well spoken
- Understand the importance of hygiene
- Keen to take on new tasks
- Have a positive and proactive approach to life

**Desired qualifications**
- . Own transport is essential as work is in a rural location

**Salary**: From £8.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bridgwater: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Would you be interested in completing a animal care apprentice?
- Do you currently have any pets?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving or motorbike licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Animal Care Assistant



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