- Location
- Cornwall-Gweek, UK
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
What you'll bring to the team
Trainee Animal Care Assistant
Location: The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, Cornwall, TR12 6UG
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, across a 7-day rota (any 5 days out of 7)
Contract Type: 12 month FTC, starting from October 2026
We are on the lookout for a Trainee Animal Care Specialist to support with the daily management of our resident and rescue animals here at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary!
What you’ll do:
- Deliver high standards of animal husbandry, facility upkeep and cleanliness.
- Assist with the rescue, care, rehabilitation and release of seal pups.
- Support daily animal health, enrichment, feeding and training routines.
- Maintain accurate records in line with legal and operational standards.
- Help ensure smooth running of animal facilities, pools and life support systems.
- Engage and educate the public about our animals and their habitats.
- Participate in callout duties alongside senior team members.
- Contribute ideas to improve husbandry, facilities and guest experience.
Qualifications & Experience
- A qualification in animal care, marine biology, or equivalent working experience
- A good understanding of animal health and husbandry, particularly with Pinnipeds
- Proven experience in positive reinforcement, husbandry training and animal behaviour
- Experience in assisting in veterinary procedures, wound management, and general animal first-aid
- A working knowledge of filtration and Life Support Systems
- An understanding of the fundamentals of water chemistry as applied to an aquarium environment
Benefits
- 40% online LEGO discount
- 25% discount on food and retail in our attractions
- Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all Merlin Entertainment attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
