Animal Care Apprentice at KEITS Training Services Ltd
Whitton IP1 5AP, , United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Dec, 25

Salary

7.55

Posted On

01 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Eligibility, Animal Care

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

DESIRED SKILLS

  • Capable of communicating clearly with all members of the team
  • Efficient and thorough, paying attention to detail
  • Able to follow written and verbal instructions exactly
  • Work experience within a dog environment such as a shelter or kennels immediately puts ahead of other candidates

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • GCSE’s or equivalent in maths and English Grade C/4 or higher are desirable but not essential
  • Relevant animal experience is desired
  • Applicants cannot already hold a level 2 or 3 in animal care as this will affect eligibility.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to providing a caring, stimulating and safe environment for all dogs
  • Caring and general supervision of the dogs
  • Vigilance in supervising their care, well-being and entertainment
  • Ensuring a plentiful supply of water
  • Ensuring dog waste is removed immediately
  • Tending to the dogs thoughtfully, gently and with care
  • Feeding the dogs correctly (measured and on time)
  • Dealing with any dogs with particular needs, i.e. older dogs or some on medication
  • Paying close attention to the notices regarding dogs status such as an injury, recent surgery or allergy
  • Careful and efficient monitoring of any changes or differences in dogs behaviour/temperament/condition
  • Communicating and working with the team
  • Treating peers with respect
  • General cleaning duties, hoovering, sweeping, mopping, polishing, washing up etc.
  • All other miscellaneous duties that may occur on a day to day basis
  • Any other reasonable duties as per the needs of the business evolves
  • You will answer to and work directly with the Managing Director
  • Ensuring dogs are happy and safe at all times
  • Keeping an open and honest dialogue with senior management
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