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: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months until Dec 2026/Jan 2027.
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! Deliver high standards of animal husbandry, facility upkeep and cleanliness.
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.
Contribute ideas to improve husbandry, facilities and guest experience.
Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months and will finish in Dec 2026/Jan 2027.
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
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
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all Merlin Entertainment attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
If you have any questions or if you require any reasonable adjustments, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.