Animal Keeper - AHWRC

BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums); England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK seeks an experienced Animal Keeper for their Companion Animal team. The role focuses on the care and management of various small mammals. Candidates should have a passion for animal welfare and hands-on experience with diverse animal species. This position offers a chance to directly impact animal health and student learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and husbandry of small mammals.
• Passion for animal welfare and student learning.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of animals including ferrets, chinchillas, and guinea pigs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and care for the companion animal section, especially small mammals.
• Work under the direction of the Head of Companion Animals.
• Ensure high standards of animal welfare and education.

Job description

Sparsholt College Group

Hampshire

Closing date for applications is: 9th Nov 2025

Animal Keeper – Animal Health Welfare and Research Centre – Companion animals

Are you passionate about the care and wellbeing of small mammals? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where your expertise directly impacts animal welfare and student learning? If so, we want you to join our dedicated Companion Animal team as an Animal Keeper.

We are looking to recruit an experienced small mammal keeper for our companion animal team. The post holder will work under the direction of the Head of Companion Animals in undertaking the management and husbandry of the companion animal section, in particular the small mammal section.

The small mammal team is diverse and includes a huge range of animals including ferrets, chinchilla, guinea pigs, rabbits, and a variety of rodents both exotic and domestic.

Alternatively, please email [e-mail] and ask for an application form to be sent to you.

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