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Seasonal Baby Bird and Mammal Feeder
Here at Tiggywinkles, the World’s busiest, multi-award winning Wildlife Hospital, we are looking for Baby Bird and Mammal Feeders to work in our baby bird and mammal nurseries for our busy season.
This is a six-month fixed term, seasonal opportunity with a number of roles available working different rota patterns. You will need to be available to start at the end of March/beginning of April 2026 and the contract will end on 30th September 2026.
The main tasks are to hand-rear orphaned juvenile wild birds and mammals in order to eventually release them back into the wild, including regular feeding and toileting and keeping those under your care clean and warm. This also includes maintaining high standards of animal husbandry, cleaning and mucking out cages and enclosures, preparing food, and handling a variety of wild animals and birds as necessary, following strict protocols.
To succeed in this role, you will have a positive disposition, work effectively both on your own initiative and as part of a team, and the ability to remain calm in emergency situations. Experience working with animals and an animal care qualification is desirable but not essential. Previous wildlife experience is not necessary as we will provide you with the necessary training.
You will need to be able to work as part of the baby feeding rota on one of the following shift patterns:
- Vacancy #1. Week 1: 8am–3pm Monday–Thursday & 3pm–10pm Sunday / Week 2: 3pm–10pm Monday–Thursday & 8am-3pm Sunday
- Vacancy #2. Week 1: 3pm–10pm Monday & Wednesday & 8am–3pm Friday–Sunday / Week 2: 8am–3pm Monday & Wednesday & 3pm–10pm Friday–Sunday
- Vacancy #3. Week 1: 8am–3pm Monday & 3pm–10pm Thursday–Sunday / Week 2: 3pm–10pm Monday & 8am–3pm Thursday–Sunday
Located in the village of Haddenham in rural Buckinghamshire, Tiggywinkles offers an outstanding working environment along with the chance to be part of a friendly, passionate, and highly skilled patient-focused team at our world-leading wildlife hospital. As well as the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within this specialist field, you’ll benefit from 28 days leave pro rata (including bank holidays), the opportunity to join our pension scheme, free on-site parking, good road and rail links, access to our Salary Extras discounts platform and fun staff social events.
The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 2nd February 2026
If you are interested in applying to join the team, please complete our application questions and upload your CV via our online system here: Job Openings
If you have any questions or difficulties applying, please contact Steph Broadribb at recruitment@tiggywinkles.org
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. We are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Volunteer with us!
Tiggywinkles offer a range of rewarding, impactful volunteer roles.
Whether you’re looking for hands-on experience for a future in animal care or simply want to support a cause close to your heart, volunteering with us is a truly meaningful way to give back to wildlife.
Take a look at the current roles available and find the one that’s right for you.
How to reach us
We are located in Haddenham (HP17 8AF). There is parking available. The closest train station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station and there are various bus stops within walking distance of the hospital.
