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.

• 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