Experienced Horse Person - Hillside, United Kingdom - Hillside Animal Sanctuary

Hillside Animal Sanctuary

Verified Company

Hillside, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Hillside Animal Sanctuary are currently recruiting for experience people who have worked with horses on a permanent full time basis - working from our Frettenham Site.
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Hours of work - 7.30am to 5.00pm Summer Season, 4.

00pm in Winter Season:

Alternate weekends off.
Bank Holiday working as per rota

DUTIES

To assist in the humane rehabilitation and handling of sick, injured and retired equines. Many of these animals have special requirements due to old age, poor health or mistreatment in the past.
Implementation of a full rehabilitation program for equines at Hillside Animal Sanctuary
With the agreement of the Veterinary Manager, ensuring a weekly report on progress is given and full communication channels are open and adhered to on a daily basis.

Duties to include (but not limited to):

Horse handling
Feral handling
Transportation of horses
Treat and manage all equines in a humane/safe manner, promoting the ethos of Hillside
Recognise signs of both good and poor health
Assist the farriers
Communicate fully and daily with the Vet Manager on all matters, particularly in regard to reporting problems

Qualities required:

Experience and competency in horse handling
Experience and competency in horse transportation
A genuine interest in animal welfare
Excellent timekeeping and attendance to work
Practical handson and hardworking approach to work
Ability to work alone and within a team
Good communication skills including communicating with different members of the staff and outside professionals

Essential: