Donkey Care & Training Groom - Part-Time

The Donkey Sanctuary; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Donkey Sanctuary is seeking a part-time Rehoming Centre Groom at Ivybridge to provide daily donkey care, training and handling. You’ll work with the team to prepare donkeys for adoption, enabling safe movement into Guardian homes with individual attention.

The role requires collaboration with equine professionals, flexibility for evenings and weekends, and a commitment to ongoing training. A driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Previous equine experience or experience of animal husbandry.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to work outside in adverse weather conditions.
• Commitment to regular training and development.
• UK full valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily care to resident donkeys, including feeding, medicating, grooming, weighing and worming.
• Collaborating with Vets, Dentists and Farriers as required.
• Rehabilitating and training donkeys with a regular plan for rehoming.
• Supporting welfare across the Equine Operations department.
• Assisting with offsite visits including loading/unloading and supervising transport.
• Mucking out, paddock maintenance, feeding and bedding up barns.

Skills

Equine experience

Teamwork

Weather resilience

Training mindset

UK driving licence

Job description

The Donkey Sanctuary is seeking a part-time Rehoming Centre Groom at Ivybridge to provide daily donkey care, training and handling. You’ll work with the team to prepare donkeys for adoption, enabling safe movement into Guardian homes with individual attention.

The role requires collaboration with equine professionals, flexibility for evenings and weekends, and a commitment to ongoing training. A driving licence is required.