Lead animal care assistant - small animals

Stubbington Ark; Fareham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local animal care charity in Fareham is seeking a dedicated Lead Animal Care Assistant for Small Animals. In this full-time role, you will oversee daily routines to ensure the well-being of the animals, supervise a team, and assist with veterinary tasks. The ideal candidate should possess relevant animal care certifications and strong communication skills. Experience in supervising animal care is an advantage. Join us in making a difference for the animals at our centre.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal work and handling small animals.
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Previous supervision experience in animal care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care routines for small animals.
• Ensure wellbeing and health needs are met.
• Supervise team members and facilitate animal adoptions.

Skills

Animal Care

Pet Care

Animal Health Practices

Strong Communication

Organisational Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Relevant Certifications in Animal Care

Job description

RSPCA The Ark is an independent and fully self‑funded charity, located in Fareham, Hampshire. We receive no funding from the main RSPCA charity. We rehabilitate, rehome or release domestic pets, stock animals & wildlife at our animal centre, The Stubbington Ark.

Role Description

The Lead Animal Care Assistant for Small Animals is a full‑time, on‑site role located at our animal centre, The Stubbington Ark. The role involves overseeing daily care routines for small animals, ensuring their wellbeing and health needs are met, and maintaining appropriate environments. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning habitats, monitoring animal health, maintaining records, and assisting with veterinary‑related tasks. The role also involves supervising team members, facilitating animal adoptions, and coordinating with other departments as required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Animal Care, Pet Care, and Animal Health practices
• Experience in Animal Work and general handling of small animals
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Previous experience in animal care supervision is advantageous
• Relevant certifications or training in animal care and welfare are essential.

Please email [e-mail] or visit our website here for more details: https://www.rspcasolentbranch.org.uk/job-vacancies/