Kennel Assistant

**KENNEL ASSISTANT - FULL TIME**

**WAGS OF CRANAGE LTD**

**THE KENNELS ARE IN A RURAL LOCATION, THEREFORE OWN TRANSPORT IS REQUIRED.**

**We are looking for an enthusiastic and dog loving individual to join our team.**

**Applicants must be hard working and reliable and** **have previous experience working with animals and have successfully completed a recognised Animal Care or Animal Management course.**

**Be able to work unsupervised and confident in a customer facing role. Must have the ability to work individually and as part of a team.**

**The duty of a Kennel Assistant includes a wide range of tasks such as**:

- **Keeping kennels clean and hygienic, changing and washing the bedding**:

- **Bathing and brushing the dogs**:

- **Preparing food for the dogs and feeding them this includes administrating of medication if needed**:

- **Keeping the dogs physically active by exercising them in our outdoor areas**:

- **Cleaning and maintaining a safe work place**:

- **Cleaning and refilling of all water bowls regularly throughout the day**:

- **Have a duty of care for the dog’s wellbeing.**

**Our working day starts at 8.00am and finishes at 6pm this will include weekends, Bank holidays, Easter, Christmas & New Year Day**

**Please note that anyone aged of 18 to 22 will be paid the applicable national minimum wage and people over the age of 23 will be paid the applicable national living wage.**

**28 days of paid holiday will be given.**

**Salary**: £6.83-£9.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Pet Care Occupations: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location