Animal care Work, Jobs in Tattenhall, Chs (with Salaries)

Keeper - Twilight
Chester Zoo —Chester
- £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Aquarist
Chester Zoo —Chester
- £27,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Veterinary Receptionist
Barnhouse Veterinary Surgery —Chester
- £13 - £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Front desk
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Animal Care Assistant
Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists —Runcorn
- From £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
3d
Experienced Receptionist / Practice Manager Assistant
Vets for Pets —Chester
- £26,850 - £30,250 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Front desk
- Employee discount
1d
Team Leader Pet Shop
Cave Dog Ltd —Wrexham
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Retail sales
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
HERDS PERSON
Marsh Farms —Wem
- £123,456.70 a year
- Part-time
- Basic maths
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Free parking
Quick apply
13d
Veterinary Care Assistant
Medivet Group Ltd —West Derby
- £26,538.48 a year
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Veterinary Care Assistant - Nights
Medivet Group Ltd —West Derby
- £27,865.40 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Livestock Person
Cogent Breeding Ltd —Chester
- Weekend availability
- Driving
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Bull Youngstock Specialist
Cogent Breeding Ltd —Chester
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
2d
Veterinary Receptionist
Vets for Pets —Stoke-on-Trent
- From £13 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Employee discount
Herdsperson / Senior Herdsperson
RJB Farming Ltd —Whitchurch
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- AI
Quick apply
Dog Walker / Pet Carer
Creature Comforts Cheshire —Runcorn
- £7,500 - £10,000 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Care experience
- Driving
Quick apply
6d
Housekeeper
Ty Gwyn Pets —Mold
- £14 an hour
- Overtime
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Canine Hydrotherapist
Well dogs Hydrotherapy —Crewe
- Part-time
- Laboratory experience
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Livestock Personnel - 16month Maternity Cover
Genus Plc —Rhuthun
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Experienced Herdsperson & Farm Worker
North Shropshire College —Shrewsbury
- From £32,778 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Intern in Small Animal Studies
University of Liverpool —Liverpool
- £33,951 a year
- Full-time
- Internship
Intern in Small Animal Anaesthesia
University of Liverpool —Liverpool
- £33,951 a year
- Full-time
- Internship

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Keeper - Twilight

Chester Zoo -
Chester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£27,500 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Pandas
Communication skills

Full job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Keeper to join our Small Mammal Team

The Role

This is a key role working as part of our professional team, to ensure the highest standards of animal husbandry, welfare and exhibitory are maintained on the Small Mammal Team.

As a Keeper Small Mammals, you will:

Lead by example in maintaining the highest standards of animal husbandry, welfare and exhibitory.
Supervise students and interns who work alongside Keepers to undertake the daily animal care duties, focusing on husbandry, welfare and exhibitory
Deliver memorable and informative experiences
Have self-motivation to work independently, but also embrace working as part of a large team.
Share knowledge and ideas with colleagues

This is a unique opportunity to work with a diverse collection of mammals, including aardvarks, red pandas, giant anteaters, naked mole rats and two species of bat.

Successful candidate will:

Be an enthusiastic, motivated team player
Be open-minded to developing and implementing new ideas for improving husbandry and building strong working relationships with other departments to ensure high standards are met
Experience of working with a variety of small mammal species, ideally gained within a similar zoo environment
Excellent husbandry knowledge and the highest standards of exhibitory, which may be supported by a relevant zoological qualification
Outstanding observational skills with excellent attention to detail
Be able to organise and prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment and have good problem solving skills
Have a good understanding of risk assessments and working with safe working practices
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be willing to support the team in covering evening events and other activities which require a keeper presence.
Full UK driving license valid in the UK.

Although not essential, the following would be desirable:

Competency in the use of computers and basic software packages, including ZIMS software
A passion for working with small mammals

The Package

Permanent contract
£27,500 per annum 40 hours per week
Working hours - mainly fixed hours, typically 8am to 5pm, although some evening work may be required from time to time. You will work 40 hours per week, 10 days out of 14 on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays, with set days off each week.
33 days annual leave per year
Staff pass so that you can visit the zoo during your time off plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
Cycle to work scheme
Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme
Discounted gym membership
Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
Pension scheme with generous employer contributions of up to 9%
Excellent training and career progression opportunities
A full range of benefits can be found here

Closing date for applications is 19 August 2026.
Shortlisting of applications and interviews for the role may take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate is found. You are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.

To apply for this position, click ‘Apply Now’ to provide your current CV and complete the application form highlighting your skills and experience including why you believe you should be considered for our Small Mammal Team.

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animal care jobs in tattenhall, chs

Keeper - Twilight

Aquarist

Veterinary Receptionist

Animal Care Assistant

Experienced Receptionist / Practice Manager Assistant

Team Leader Pet Shop

HERDS PERSON

Veterinary Care Assistant

Veterinary Care Assistant - Nights

Livestock Person

Bull Youngstock Specialist

Veterinary Receptionist

Herdsperson / Senior Herdsperson

Dog Walker / Pet Carer

Housekeeper

Canine Hydrotherapist

Livestock Personnel - 16month Maternity Cover

Experienced Herdsperson & Farm Worker

Intern in Small Animal Studies

Intern in Small Animal Anaesthesia

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