Animal Sciences and Conservation Volunteer Training Placement – Dog School and Boarding, Cattery and Companion.
Part time – full time, 3-6 Month Placement
Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park, York Campus
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Voluntary Training Placement student to join our Companion team at Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park.
During your placement you will be working alongside skilled staff in our licenced 5 star boarding kennels, cattery and companion section which includes ferrets, rabbits and guinea pigs as well as a range of domestic and exotic rodent species.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has a passion for companion animals and is looking to develop their skills within the kennel and companion industry.
You would be mentored by the lead keeper, and other members of the companion and kennel team in various areas such as husbandry, training, dog walking, licencing documentation, and encouraged to carry out research projects. Guidance will be given to create a portfolio and CV and support given when applying for jobs in the industry.
To get the best out of your training placement a commitment of an initial period of a minimum of 3 months would be required including some weekends, which could be extended to 6 months.
We are passionate about the next generation of animal professionals and take pride in the training opportunities we provide. An animal or conservation related qualification would be desirable but not essential for the role.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description and person specification.
Closing Date: 26/6/23
Interviews: 4/7/23
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment.
The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.