Dog Walker/ Animal Care Specialist
6 months ago
An exciting opportunity to come and work with Adored Animals Pet Services, a family run business based in Irthlingborough, we are looking for a confident, personable & dedicated individual to grow as a team and within the business.
- **Our core value - Animal Welfare**_
We put animal welfare first
Animal welfare is one of the core values of the business and is central to all of our operations, we collaborate with owners and other providers to maintain the highest standard of welfare and have a high standard across the entire business - we expect team members to prioritize the welfare and well-being of animals above personal considerations.
We are all a team of altruistic individuals and someone of this nature would do well within the business.
This role is currently averaging around 20 hours per week - more hours can be taken across other services.
This position is suitable for individuals who want to grow their professional and personal skill set and want a career within this industry.
The morning will usually start with cat / small animal visits, then leading onto group dog /solo walks, then depending on your skills, qualifications - or how quickly you are able to learn - the rest of the day may be grooming, dog training, behavior consultations, microchipping etc.
We are also able to offer long term opportunities within management and other aspects of the business.
- **Given the interpersonal nature of this position and the importance of fostering personal and lasting relationships, we seek individuals who are able to commit to a minimum 6 month or a one-year contract with us.**_
More hours can be taken on solo walks, house sitting, cat visits etc., but these are paid at different rates.
We would really love to have someone who wants to grow within the business and has a passion for providing the best possible customer experience.
You can expect your take home pay to be around £24 000 a year as a minimum if you take the multiple opportunities presented to you, if you work across our other areas £54 000 a year is achievable.
- You **MUST** have a full UK drivers license (manual) and access to a vehicle, you will be required to use your own vehicle to commute to clients homes - company van to be provided for those 21 and older and working a minimum set amount of hours - you must be working across our group walking services to be eligible.
- You **MUST** live within 7 miles from Wellingborough
- Interview stages & hiring process:_
- 1. In person interview_
- 2. If successful you will be invited for 1 trial day._
- 3. The next stage will be acceptance of contract for services, with schedule and training to commence next day onward._
- 4. You will then have to undergo rigorous training across dog walking, home visits, drop - ins and conducting services to our very high standard._
- 5. Training lasts up to 2 weeks, there is a signing bonus of £150 - £300 dependent on services taken up._
Group dog walks is walking up to and between 4 - 6 small to XL breeds - this will require you to maintain pack order and stability on the walk, we also encourage off lead time for the dogs in our pack.
**Responsibilities ( Non - exhaustive)**
**You will be responsible for behavior modification training and training new dogs to be accepted onto pack walks - training can vary from aggression to simple recall and leash training. Training, procedures and processes of the business are to be strictly followed in all aspects. Our techniques and training methods are to be followed at all times.**
**The training is very involved and is constantly on going with all dogs in our care, training is a lifelong process and you will be responsible for the upkeep, handling and maintaining of positive behavior in a pack of dogs and on solo walks.**
**Group dog walks can be from 4 - 6 dogs per walker.**
**Following handling, security and safety processes of the business and dealing with sensitive information.**
**Management of dogs with known bite history, aggression or behavioral issues.**
**Having meet & greets with new clients and their pets.**
**Maintaining and looking after personal property, administering medication - oral or subcutaneous, following owners instructions.**
**Managing client interactions and communications, replying in timely and prompt manner to all messages.**
**Accommodating last minute booking requests.**
**Acting as first point of call for emergency's and being able and equipped to handle any emergencies of pets in your care.**
**Participating in ongoing training and progression opportunities provided by the company, such as emergency canine first-aid and other skills relevant to the role.**
**Providing summaries of care and other necessary documentation to ensure clear communication with clients and efficient management of services.**
Controlling large dogs on lead and then off lead in a public space will require you to follow our procedures and policies and undertake our strict training. Thi
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