Weekend Animal Care Technician | Enrichment & Welfare

The Methodist Church in Britain; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking a weekend Animal Management assistant to care for animals across the centre. The role covers daily husbandry, feeding, health checks and enrichment, with strict welfare monitoring and up-to-date records.

Shifts run on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 11:30, with lone working and support for curriculum delivery as needed. A Level 3 qualification in Animal Management and recent industry experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Animal Management.
• Recent animal industry experience.
• Practical animal care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of animal care in line with legislation and college procedures.
• Carry out daily husbandry tasks including feeding, watering, health checks, preventative treatments, exercise and enrichment.
• Monitor animal health, behaviour and welfare, and report concerns.
• Clean, maintain and prepare animal accommodation and specialist areas.
• Update animal records, health and safety documentation and stock inventories.
• Undertake stocktaking and help maintain equipment and resources.
• Complete safety inspections and help keep a safe working environment.
• Support curriculum delivery by providing specialist animal care services.
• Take part in team meetings, quality processes and mandatory training.
• Work effectively during lone working when required.

Skills

Routine animal husbandry

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork & independence

Education

Level 3 qualification in Animal Management

Job description

DN Colleges Group is seeking a weekend Animal Management assistant to care for animals across the centre. The role covers daily husbandry, feeding, health checks and enrichment, with strict welfare monitoring and up-to-date records.

Shifts run on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 11:30, with lone working and support for curriculum delivery as needed. A Level 3 qualification in Animal Management and recent industry experience are essential.