Animal Carer

At Charlie Paws our team works all over Wiltshire providing high standard pet services at competitive rates, with flexible times to suit our clients. We offer a range of services from dog walking, dog daycare, house visits for puppies, cats and small furies, equine, small holdings, house sitting and much more

All our staff are trained in dog first aid, Emergency Canine Care

We are fully insured by Pet Business LTD.

We are fully insured and Lisenced by Wiltshire Council

we are a close team, and we are looking for someone that shares our passion for animal care as well as fits in.

**Job description**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes in Westbury/Trowbridge and bringing them into daycare

Ensure security of their homes when entering and leaving.

Understand special requests and conditions for each dog

Being with dogs outdoors in all weather conditions, all year round.

Transport dogs safely to and from their homes in your own vehicle (if applicable)

Give each dog love, care and attention

Ensure safety of the dogs you are working with and those (humans and dogs) around you

Remove pet waste, and cleaning the dog areas.

Able to control a group of dogs safely.

Provide house visits for small animals such as cats, rabbits, chickens etc

Take photos of the pets for social media.

Communication is very important and is essential to this job

Meet with new clients and conduct consultations to fill in registration forms.

Maintaining the Charlie Paws brand and following all policies and procedures.

Work as a team covering other team members when required.

**SKILLS NEEDED**:
worked with dogs in the past and have a good knowledge and understanding of dog behaviour and communication.

Not be afraid of hard work

Must have own car / van and able to transport dogs in..

Must have own mobile phone with ability to take photos and send regular updates to team and clients.

Live locally to the area

Be passionate and caring towards all animals.

Good communications skills

Great time keeping

Friendly and approachable.

locking up and ensuring the lodge is closed down for the day

booking in clients and diary management

basic admin duties

**PROVIDED FOR YOU**:
Full training in role including attending dog first aid training

Manager will do all accounts, invoicing and support in tax returns.

Full job kit including first aid kit, leads, bowls, water containers etc

24-hour support from manager

Team coverage for days off and holidays.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Animal care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Charlie paws lodge part time