Cover Animal Carer - Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

Job Posted: 4 December 2025

• Contract Term: Casual
• Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: NMW / NLW - age appropriate
• Industries: Agriculture & Farming Charity / Voluntary Veterinary Miscellaneous

Closing Date: 21 December 2025 - interviews may be arranged sooner for the rig
Job Start Date: As soon as possible - to be discussed at interview

This is a zero hours ‘cover’ role predominantly based on the farm and small animal section. Duties/responsibilities listed below:-

• To carry out evidence led animal husbandry routines and training and enrichment as instructed
• Reporting observed welfare, behavioural or veterinary concerns promptly to Animal Manager/Deputy Animal Manager
• Undertake and record animal observations as set out in record keeping policy
• Participate in animal management operations and veterinary intervention as required and to comply with medical treatment programmes
• Prepare and present diets in line with agreed diet sheets
• Keep all off show areas, including storage areas to a high standard of hygiene and tidiness
• To keep exhibits and surrounding areas maintained to a very high standard of presentation
• To report any maintenance or wear and tear to Animal Manager
• To assist where instructed with pest control
• Assist in department projects as required
• Ensure you have a good working knowledge of the conservation work undertaken by the trust and provide advice and expertise when requested on projects supported by The Wildheart Trust. 
•  Undertake unique animal experiences with visitors ensuring that they receive a once-in-a-lifetime encounter whilst adhering to zoo guidelines ensuring the safety of participants.

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