Animal Care Apprenticeship

Closing Date for Applications: 31 July 2025
Standard / Level: Level 2
Location: 2b Thurby Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 3PW
Working for: World of Exotics Ltd
Starting Salary: To be discussed at interview stage

World of Exotics is a specialist pet store focused on reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and exotic mammals. We are committed to providing expert animal care and education while supporting our customers in becoming responsible exotic pet keepers.

🐍 Apprenticeship Opportunity at World of Exotics 🦎
 Are you passionate about reptiles and exotic animals? We’re offering an exciting apprenticeship where you’ll gain hands-on experience working with a wide variety of species, learning all aspects of animal care and specialist retail. Join our team and start your career in the exotic pet industry!

📍 Based in Bromborough
📩 Apply now – limited spaces available!

About the Role
World of Exotics is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Animal Care & Retail Assistant. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates in a professional exotic pet environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Daily care of a wide range of exotic animals
  • Cleaning, feeding, and maintaining enclosures to high welfare standards
  • Assisting customers with purchases and advice
  • Supporting stock control and store presentation
  • Learning and applying animal husbandry and health monitoring techniques
  • Administrative duties related to livestock records and retail

Ideal Candidate

  • Passionate about exotic animals and committed to their welfare
  • Confident handling reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates (including tarantulas)
  • Reliable, proactive, and keen to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • A team player with good communication skills
  • Must be 16+ and not in full-time education
  • No prior experience needed – full training provided