Animal Care Assistant

7 days ago


Royston, United Kingdom The Rabbit Residence Rescue Full time

The Rabbit Residence Rescue, is set on a 1/3 acre site in between Royston and Cambridge. The charity cares for around 100 rabbits at any one time.

We are looking to employe an animal care assistant.

The ideal person for the role will have previous experience of working with animals (ideally rabbits), proven customer service skills, be able to work under pressure both independently and as part of a small team, be highly organised and motivated and must hold a clean UK driving licence with own transport.

Working in rescue is demanding physically and applicants will need to be flexible and happy to work outdoors in all weathers.

**Responsibilities and Duties**

Animal husbandry, ensuring strict hygiene standards are adhered too and individual diet and care plans are followed.

Observe rabbits behaviour and perform basic health checks.

Nursing and giving medication to sick rabbits.

Deal with members of the public, specifically holiday boarders.

Manage volunteers on site.

Training by our manager and senior animal care assistant will be provided.

Be happy to communicate with team members/volunteers who are working remotely.

**Qualifications and Skills**

Experience of working with small animals, ideally rabbits including experience bonding.

A passion for animal welfare or relevant qualification.

Knowledge of rabbit welfare issues and the work of The Rabbit Welfare Association.

Proven organisational skills.

Ability to work under pressure.

Full UK driving licence.

Good customer service skills and ability to remain professional when dealing with difficult people.

GCSE English and Maths and/or a relevant business qualification.

COVID-19 precaution(s):

- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely
- No

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: £7.20-£11.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location


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