Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Animal Care Assistant working for a private reptile collection in South Buckinghamshire. This role will have you working with a wide range of reptiles, so previous experience working with a diverse taxa of reptiles is required.

This is a full-time position, working 50 hours a week over 5 days. Working days vary over a 7-day rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

Duties
· Food preparation and feeding of the collection, ensuring that all dietary needs are met

· Cleaning and general day today maintenance of the animal enclosures, which must be kept to a high standard

· Implementing an enrichment schedule

· Monitoring the health, safety and security of the collection and reporting any issues or concerns to the Supervisor

· Ensuring all animal records are kept up to date i.e. treatment and feeding records

· Assist with the inventory and sock taking, ensuring that the Supervisor is notified in advance of stock levels, to ensure a smooth running of the department

· Any other ad hoc duties that are deemed necessary by the animal centre manager

Requirements
· Flexible to meet the demands and needs of the department

· Have excellent attention to detail and a consistent high level of work as standard

· Being patient and have the ability to understand the needs of the animals you will be working with

· Being able to work independently as well as part of the team, with excellent communication skills

· Have excellent attendance and timekeeping skills

· Highly organised and have the ability to prioritise your workload

· Preferably a driver with your own car, with a clean UK driving licence

· Have passion and enthusiasm in the field you are working in

Benefits:

· Salary starting from £30,000

· 28 days annual leave

· On site parking

· Ongoing training and development

· Relocation scheme

· Discretionary yearly bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£33,500.00 per year

Experience:

• Animal care: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person