Kennel Assistant

We are looking for a new part time permanent team member working a minimum of 24 hours a week, it will include working at a weekend, hours could be a full day or just morning so flexibility is a must, you should also be available to work additional hours during our peak periods ie school and staff holidays. Staff rota is done on a monthly basis but you need to be available to work any of the days during the week/weekend.

You really need to live no more than a 25 min commute as it can be early starts during busy periods and when owners are away.

Our Pet Hotel caters for both dogs and cats for day care and overnight boarding. You must be confident handling both dogs and cats, and be able to cope with the physical demands of the role. Your day to day duties would include;
- Cleaning out Kennels/cat pens
- Exercising Dogs
- Greeting customers
- Preparing food and feeding
- Giving medication to both dogs and cats
- Answering telephone calls, taking bookings and payments
- Bathing dogs

Will will need a genuine passion for animals and be committed to promoting their care and welfare. You should be good at working in a team but equally be able to work well on your own, and have good initiative. You need to be able to communicate well with both owners, members of the public and your colleagues, reliability is a must.

You will be required to work regular weekends and overtime is always a possibility during very busy times and covering full time staff holidays. Due to the location of the kennels, transport is essential as public transport is very limited. The work is physically demanding and will involve working outside at all times during the year.

Please note that holidays will not be authorised during peak periods.

Previous applicants need not apply.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.00-£11.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wallingford, OX10 6PP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person