An amazing opportunity to complete an Animal Care Level 2 Apprenticeship. You will learn to be a kennel assistant, with all that entails such as:

• Walking dogs
• Cleaning accommodation
• Dog nutrition (and cats)
• Site maintenance, making sure is is hazard free
• Working as part of a team that takes animal care very seriously.
• It can be a fun job, playing with dogs, stroking and cuddling cats (when they let you!) and being responsible for the care and wellbeing of the animals left in our charge, but it is a hard physical work.
• There is a lot of walking and cleaning, so you will need to be very fit and enjoy being outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Smooth running of the kennels and cattery
• Dogs are exercised several times a day, they are fed and medication is administered when necessary and we provide enrichment activities and health checks throughout the day.
• Cats are fed and given medication when necessary and we provide enrichment.
• Day to day cleaning is required as well as some deep cleaning and pressure washing and general maintenance of the premises.
• You will be required to greet clients and check in their pets and answer the telephone to take bookings.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Conscientious
• Efficient and Flexible
• Loves animals, (does not mind picking up poo and cleaning cat litter trays)
• Good time keeping
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Common sense
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good listening skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Maths and English at GCSE level at C and above are desired
• Applicants MUST NOT already hold a level 2 or higher in animal care or related subject to be eligible.

Please refer the Job description for details