Trainee Animal Care Assistant

Location: The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, Cornwall, TR12 6UG

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, across a 7-day rota (any 5 days out of 7)

Contract Type: 12 month FTC, starting from October 2026

We are on the lookout for a Trainee Animal Care Specialist to support with the daily management of our resident and rescue animals here at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary!

What you’ll do:

• Deliver high standards of animal husbandry, facility upkeep and cleanliness.
• Assist with the rescue, care, rehabilitation and release of seal pups.
• Support daily animal health, enrichment, feeding and training routines.
• Maintain accurate records in line with legal and operational standards.
• Help ensure smooth running of animal facilities, pools and life support systems.
• Engage and educate the public about our animals and their habitats.
• Participate in callout duties alongside senior team members.
• Contribute ideas to improve husbandry, facilities and guest experience.

• A qualification in animal care, marine biology, or equivalent working experience
• A good understanding of animal health and husbandry, particularly with Pinnipeds
• Proven experience in positive reinforcement, husbandry training and animal behaviour
• Experience in assisting in veterinary procedures, wound management, and general animal first-aid
• A working knowledge of filtration and Life Support Systems
• An understanding of the fundamentals of water chemistry as applied to an aquarium environment

• 40% online LEGO discount
• 25% discount on food and retail in our attractions
• Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all Merlin Entertainment attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year