Animal Carer

**ANIMAL CARER - (Dogs and Cats in Welfare Charity)**

**Department: Location**:
Welfare Operations Rotherham, South Yorkshire

**Hours: Salary**:
40 hours per week (08:00-17:00) 5 days out of 7 rota covering weekends

£19,500-£24,000 (depending on experience)

**Reporting to**:Kennel & Cattery Lead

**Direct Reports**: None

**ABOUT US**
Animal welfare Charity, established in 2002 and in our 20th year of rescue work, we are proud of our reputation for working hard to help vulnerable cats and dogs in the South Yorkshire area in their time of need.

Helping around 400 cats and 120 dogs each year, running a 365 day operation, the demand for our work continues to grow and we are needed now more than ever before. We are there for the cats and dogs in our local community that desperately need our help. We are there for those who have nowhere else to go, for the sick and injured, those thrown out by society, and for the owners who simply can't care for them any longer, no matter what the reason. Our target area of help is South Yorkshire, a high area of cruelty and deprivation and we pride ourselves on working for and within the community.

We pride ourselves on taking the time to listen to each pet owner's story, and always prioritise those in the most need of help. Many of the cats and dogs that come into our care have complex medical and behavioural needs, whilst some may just be in the wrong home the first time around. Our object of
‘helping cats and dogs in crisis’ is simple and effective, but we face many challenges along the way.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**
This role is to help animals find safety in our care and where your actions, help them to find a new home. The role reports to the Kennel & Cattery Lead (K&CL) and is responsible for the general day-to-day care of animals during their time at the centre. They ensure the safety and welfare of the dogs and cats in our care, engaging with members of the public and continually providing excellent customer service to optimise animal and customer journeys.

The role will be expected to work cross-functionally in both the Cattery and Kennels and whilst the animals are well cared for whilst with us, your role is to help to reduce their time in kennels or cattery and improve their chances of finding a new home. This is a demanding and often physically demanding role that will be expected to work in all weathers for up to 8 hours a day.

**Animal Intake**:

- Ensuring a compassionate, empathetic, non-judgemental approach is taken with all members of the public needing to relinquish a cat or dog
- Arrange and conduct intake assessments with the assistance of the K&CL
- Maintain accurate admission paper and electronic records in line with agreed procedures

**Animal Care**:

- Responsible for the welfare of animals in the Charity’s care, ensuring the highest standards of care are given at all times, in line with ADCH Code of Practice and the Charity’s guidelines and considering the individual needs of each animal
- Responsible for the day-to-day care of all animals, including the cleaning and maintenance of accommodation, feeding, exercising, socialisation and enrichment
- To work closely with all members of the welfare team regarding the progress of animals in our care, always keeping in mind the ultimate goal of rehoming
- Responsible for delivering the agreed training and behaviour interventions to applicable animals
- Uphold RCVS standards and conform to welfare and veterinary procedures for the administration of all medication conforming to legal requirements including the storage and handling of drugs and disposal of waste.
- Maintain accurate paper and electronic records in a timely manner, ensuring animal information is recorded in line with agreed processes and procedures
- Responsible for conducting behavioural assessments in line with agreed procedures
- To monitor the health and wellbeing of the animals, ensuring that any animal illness, injury or behaviour issues are recorded and reported immediately to the K&CL or
Welfare Operations Manager (WOM) in their absence
- Carry out veterinary visits as appropriate
- Responsible for ensuring vet visits and instructions are carried out as necessary. To cooperate with the vet in respect of the examination and treatment of animals including ensuring that treatments and medications are administered in the prescribed quantity at the specified intervals and all medical information is documented and auditted accurately.
- To ensure all veterinary advice is followed exactly, monitoring progress and identifying and flagging any relevant changes uncovered in the animals health before and after medication
- To ensure all animals have the required medication and treatment in line with standard procedures, including correct timing of neutering, vaccination, flea and worm and microchipping

**Animal Rehoming**:

- Positively promote rehoming, be knowledgeable of the rehoming procedures, giving advice to those wishing to