Kennel Assistant

Job Title: Kennel Assistant

**Responsibilities**:
Animal Care: Provide daily care and attention to animals, including feeding, watering, exercising, and monitoring their well-being.

Cleaning and Sanitation: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kennel area, including cleaning kennels, and all areas.

Medication Administration: Assist with administering medications to animals as instructed by staff.

Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of animal care, behavior, and any medical treatments or observations.

Customer Service: Interact with pet owners, answer inquiries, provide information, and ensure a positive experience for clients and their pets.

Exercise and Playtime: Engage in playtime and exercise sessions with animals to promote their physical and mental well-being.

Assisting Veterinary Staff: Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians as needed during procedures and examinations.

Animal Handling: Safely handle animals, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times.

Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain supplies, including food, bedding, and cleaning supplies, and assist with inventory control.

Qualifications:
Passion for Animals: Genuine care and compassion for animals, with an understanding of their behavior and needs.

Physical Fitness: Ability to handle and lift animals of various sizes and perform physically demanding tasks.

Attention to Detail: Strong observational skills and the ability to notice any changes or abnormalities in animal behavior or health.

Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with pet owners and veterinary staff effectively.

Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with a team, following instructions and contributing to a positive work environment.

Flexibility: Willingness to work varying shifts, including weekends and bank holidays including Christmas Day or Boxing Day as kennels often require 24/7 care.

Experience: Prior experience is a must.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 18 months

**Salary**: £10.50-£11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Kennel hand assistant