Cattery Assistant

**Part-time Cattery Assistant Required**

Queniborough Cattery are currently looking for a reliable cat loving and enthusiastic part time animal care assistant to join our team.

The working hours are from 8:00am to 12:00pm noon. However, there is also a possibility to work a late afternoon shift depending upon requirement which is currently 4:30pm to 6:00pm. It is essential that you are able to work on weekends and banks holidays (including Christmas and New Year).

As the cattery is outdoors, you will be working in all weather conditions.

There is opportunity to grow within the role and take on more responsibility.

**What you will be doing**:

- Cleaning cat enclosures
- Feeding cats
- Providing cats with fuss and attention
- Greeting clients and their cats
- Checking in and discharging cats
- Checking vaccination certificates on arrival
- Taking clients payments on arrival
- Possible administering of medication (training will be given if needed)
- Possible administration tasks including booking in client's pets and other administrative tasks.
- Possible grounds maintenance for example sweeping outdoor area and keeping it tidy.

**Requirements**:

- Must have a good work ethic, be well mannered, punctual, and reliable.
- Flexible with working hours / days
- Experience communicating with the general public.
- Reasonable fitness level to carry out the role.
- Must have ability to drive and own vehicle.
- Have high standards of cleanliness
- Basic computer literacy

**Desirable**:

- An animal care qualification
- Experience of domestic animal care from working in the animal care industry. An animal care qualification is desirable.
- Experience in administering medication (injections, tablets etc.)

**Job Type**: Part-time

Work Location: In person