Devon Sanctuary Lead — Animal Welfare & Vet Care

Cinnamon; Lifton; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillside Farm Sanctuary in Lifton, Devon is seeking an experienced Animal Welfare & Sanctuary Lead. The post combines veterinary nursing knowledge with practical leadership to ensure the highest welfare standards and life quality for all sanctuary residents.

The role involves hands‑on care, grooming, lifting and outdoor work, plus delivering staff training, welfare oversight and operational support to secure a safe, enriching environment, with a focus on nutrition, behaviour and complementary

Qualifications

• Senior role overseeing welfare across Hillside Sanctuary operations.
• Provide clinical guidance and welfare oversight to staff.
• Strong leadership, communication and training abilities.
• A keen interest in nutrition, behaviour and complementary therapies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead animal welfare and sanctuary operations to maintain high care standards.
• Provide clinical guidance and welfare oversight to staff and volunteers.
• Deliver staff training and operational support across the sanctuary.
• Support nutrition, behaviour, and complementary therapies initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Communication

Veterinary nursing knowledge

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Hillside Farm Sanctuary in Lifton, Devon is seeking an experienced Animal Welfare & Sanctuary Lead. The post combines veterinary nursing knowledge with practical leadership to ensure the highest welfare standards and life quality for all sanctuary residents.

The role involves hands‑on care, grooming, lifting and outdoor work, plus delivering staff training, welfare oversight and operational support to secure a safe, enriching environment, with a focus on nutrition, behaviour and complementary