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Kennel Assistant

3 months ago

Bury, United Kingdom Pawprints Kennels Full time

**Position**

Kennel Assistant (Apprenticeship)

**Location**

Pawprints Kennels, Bury Old Road, Bury, BL9 6SY

**Purpose**

**The role is for 35 hours per week within the hours of 8:30 -16:30. Days of work are Wednesday to Sunday but could change if the needs of the business change.** The job will involve working weekends and bank holidays, a flexible approach to working days and hours is essential as extra hours may be required at short notice and change in shift pattern may also be required.

A lot of the work will be outdoors and you will be required to work in all weather conditions.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**
- Exercising dogs individually throughout the day in one of our dog paddocks
- Supervising in our “yappy hour” sessions where dogs are able to play together during their stay.
- Preparing meals for dogs including any special diets.
- Administering medication if required.
- Keeping kennels clean and hygienic, sweeping out and removing waste.
- Handling dogs individually, where necessary
- Checking customers in and out of the kennels, completing all necessary paperwork including checking up to date vaccinations and taking payment
- Job is physically demanding and includes outside work in all weathers.
- The successful applicant will be confident dealing with animals and customers and must be able to use a computer and be confident in talking to people on the phone.
- Updating Pawprints various Social Media platforms with photos of dogs that are staying with us along with writing content for Pawprints blog & social posts.
- Pampering dogs whilst they stay at Pawprints by Bathing and trimming nails if required.
- Manage bookings of our dog paddock via our online booking system and greet customers to ensure their needs are met.
- **Qualification/Skill Requirements**:

- Able to be flexible with working hours
- Able to identify a wide range of dog breeds on sight
- Have stamina and fitness for physical tasks.
- Be caring and patient.
- Be reliable and able to act on their own initiative.
- Be able to act fast under pressure in executing daily tasks
- Be able to calm anxious and nervous animals.
- Be practical and prepared to deal with dirt and waste.
- Have good communication/customer service skills.
- Driving licence is desired due to the location of the kennels being away from usual public transportation.
- Experience in working in a kennel environment is also desired but not essential

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

Pay: From £6.40 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/04/2024