Kennel and Cattery Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring, compassionate, hardworking, motivated, reliable, efficient time keeper and overall team player, to join our small friendly & fun boarding kennel and cattery team

Our top priority is to ensure all beloved animals entrusted into our care, have a wonderful holiday of their own, in a home away from home environment

The successful applicant must have 2 years relevant animal care experience in a similar environment OR a minimum qualification related to Animal Care / Welfare Level 3 or above.

The applicant should be comfortable in handling dogs, both great & small, as well as cats. Daily duties include cleaning kennel & cattery chalets & general cleaning duties, monitoring behaviour & wellbeing, feeding animals, and providing plenty of TLC and daily enrichment, to ensure all precious pets are looked after to the standard we expect for our own pets care.

Excellent customer service skills are also important, as the job entails customer interaction

The successful applicant will be required to work every Saturday & Sunday at a minimum.

The hours may also vary/ increase depending on the time of year and for staff holiday cover and some Bank Holidays.

Flexibility is also preferable, as in the event of sickness you may also be called upon last minute to cover another member of the team, to ensure highest welfare standards and care for all animals. We hope that the successful applicant will be a part of our team for many years to come.

Own transport is also essential as we are rurally located.

If you think you would be a good fit for our team and have a genuine passion and love for dogs and cats, please send us your CV and covering letter.

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: £7.49-£10.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ringwood: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are there any other days / hours you would be available to work?
- Do you have a Level 3 Qualification or above related to Animal Care / Welfare? Or 2 Years relevant experience?
- Please confirm that you can work a Saturday & Sunday 8am - 5pm.

Licence/Certification:

- Animal Care Qualification Level 3 or above? (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 05/08/2023