Role DescriptionAre you passionate about working with wildlife? Come and join our team of dedicated and likeminded people whose mission it is to rescue, rehabilitate and release injured or orphaned native wildlife.In this role, you will be responsible for providing the highest level of care for the wildlife at the centre. You must feel comfortable in a fast-paced dynamic environment and working flexible hours (during peak season, this means an early start 7am or a late finish 10pm). Capable of admitting animals, assisting with the treatment of injuries and adhereing to a treatment plan.Required Skills & QualificationQualification in animal care and/or relevant experience working with animalsExperience handling different speciesExperience hand rearing orphaned animalsKnowledge of animal behaviourPhysical staminaAbility to work well in a small team of volunteers, staff and managementStrong communication and interpersonal skillsWillingness to work some weekends, early mornings, late evenings, bank holidays when requiredFull driving license and access to a car (transport of animals to vets as well as for releases)TasksAnimal welfare: feeding, cleaning and disinfecting enclosures, equipment, and making sure the Centre is tidy and clean.Monitoring inventory and proactively flagging requirementsPatient monitoring: observing animals for signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behaviour an eporting findings to veterinary nurse/managemenFilling in and updating paperwork both physical paperwork and databaseProviding enrichment for the animals, creating new perches and improving enclosureTransport animals to vets and for rescues/releasesApply with a CV and cover letter to Quote 'Animal care assistant' in title.Closing date at 5pm.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: €15.00 per hourExpected hours: 20 – 40 per weekWork Location: In person