Page 3 - Small Animal Assistant

Small Animal Assistant

Aims

To assist in the care of small animals in the miscellaneous unit ( mainly rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, birds, wildlife and any other housed in this unit ) and assist with administration as directed.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and provide food and water for animals housed in the miscellaneous unit as instructed by a member of staff
• Clean, disinfect and maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness of accommodation units and general work areas
• Attend to the exercise, socialising and grooming of animals as necessary and as instructed
• Follow all health and safety rules and procedures and ensure that all accidents or incidents are reported immediately to the Manager/Deputy
• Work with staff members, other volunteers and trainees
• Carry out adoptions if and when appropriate training is given and only if authorised by the Manager/Deputy
• Assist in the handling of animals for the purpose of examination and treatment
• Assist in the up keep of animal records

Additional Notes

• All animals must remain within the unit unless instructed otherwise by a member of staff.
• The Shelter reserves the right to restrict volunteer access to the unit or parts of the unit for the purpose of preventing cross infection and the spread of disease.
• Volunteers must not handle wildlife unless authorised to do so and properly trained to do so.
• Volunteers must not handle or administer any medication unless authorised to do so by the Manager/Deputy.

Please click here to download the Volunteer Application Form.