Animal Care

This is not your average traditionally thought of dog care and animal care role - we have so much to offer

You’ll get to work with top dogs, developing and honing your skills in dog care where we can offer plenty of opportunity for you to grow your passion and knowledge. You get to work within a tight knit small dedicated team whose sole responsibility it is to ensure the dogs are well cared for to the highest standard and kept in tip top condition for training and sports.

On top of working with dogs we have goats, chickens and 2 ponies and so if you have experience of working with horses in some capacity this is a bonus. This role will also require some help with cottage cleaning to help the team who carry out the cleaning changeovers of our onsite self catering cottages.

**Duties include**:
Keeping dogs fit

Sports care

General day to day animal husbandry and care for all of our animals

Grooming

Cleaning regimes

**Who we are looking for**:
You’ll be someone who loves to get stuck in, you are a go-getter You are a yay-sayer You have a positive mental attitude. Professional etiquette is a must. You’ll have a tonne of enthusiasm and a zest for learning new things. You'll have boundless energy and be able to carry out tasks that are sometimes physically demanding. We need you to be adaptable, a solution seeker and you’ll also need to show initiative. Prior experience isn’t essential, but would always be a benefit. All experience considered. Full training of all required tasks will be given.

**Hours**:
20-30 hours a week, will include mornings, evenings and weekends. Typically working 5 days a week, however hours may vary week to week depending on the care needs of the dogs.

**Pay**:
Starting at £11.50 per hour, negotiable depending on experience.

Must have valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.

We are based just outside of Okehampton.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From £11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

Work Location: In person