Equine Care & Donkey Training — Part Time

THE DONKEY SANCTUARY; Ivybridge; Presencial; GBP 14.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Donkey Sanctuary in Ivybridge is seeking a part-time Rehoming Centre Groom to care for resident donkeys and prepare them for rehoming, including feeding, grooming, weighing and welfare monitoring.

You will work with veterinary and equine professionals, implement regular training plans, and support offsite transport and premises maintenance, with flexibility for occasional evening checks and weekend rota.

Formación

• Previous equine experience or experience of animal husbandry.
• Able to demonstrate a collaborative, positive approach to team working.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Willing to work outside in adverse weather conditions.
• Willing to commit to regular ongoing work-related training.
• UK full valid driving licence.
• Tractor experience/licence (desirable).

Responsabilidades

• Providing daily care to resident donkeys, including checking, feeding, medicating, grooming, weighing and worming.
• Working alongside Vets, Dentists and Farriers as required.
• Helping to rehabilitate and train donkeys through a regular training plan for rehoming.
• Supporting welfare with the wider Equine Operations department.
• Assisting with offsite visits, transport loading/unloading and supervision.
• Operating machinery or manual tasks like mucking out, paddock maintenance, feeding and bedding up barns.

Conocimientos

Equine experience

Customer service

Driving licence

Descripción del empleo

The Donkey Sanctuary in Ivybridge is seeking a part-time Rehoming Centre Groom to care for resident donkeys and prepare them for rehoming, including feeding, grooming, weighing and welfare monitoring.

You will work with veterinary and equine professionals, implement regular training plans, and support offsite transport and premises maintenance, with flexibility for occasional evening checks and weekend rota.