Level 2 Animal Care Apprentice

3 weeks ago


Coventry, United Kingdom KEITS Training Services Ltd Full time

The Role:

- Assist with the inspection and or treatment of animals by a Veterinary Surgeon, or other authorised person at the Centre
- Carry out checks on animals, including the taking of temperature and inspection of eyes, ears, nose and throat for signs of infection or abnormality, reporting any abnormalities to the manager or supervisor at the Centre
- Prepare and provide food and water for all animals in the establishment
- Clean, disinfect and maintain to a standard of cleanliness set by the management the animal accommodation, isolation and exercise areas; the food preparation, laundry, storage, treatment and destruction facilities; the reception, offices, stores, staff facilities, toilets and outside areas
- Ensure building/exercise areas are secure at all times
- Attend to the needs of the individuals, including exercise, coat care/grooming, administration of first aid treatments and medications as directed and to assist with the humane destruction of animals
- Routine animal behaviour monitoring/assessment prior to rehoming
- Attend to the needs of the client/customer/general public, face to face or via the telephone
- Liaise with colleagues in other departments/RSPCA Branch workers/voluntary helpers
- Operation of cash register and the safe receipt of money
- Maintaining daily cash records as directed
- Maintain/monitor the daily animal records and general administrative duties. Complete documentation relating to the acceptance and release of animals
- To undertake other duties as required by the Supervisor/Animal Centre Manager

**Desired Skills and Qualities**
- Experience working with domestic animals is essential
- Good animal handling skills
- The successful applicant will have good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel etc. is essential
- Hardworking
- Ability to multitask and prioritise
- Work on your own initiative

**Desired qualifications**
- Maths and English GCSEs or equivalent are desirable but not essential
- Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher qualification in Animal Care

**Future prospects**
- On completion of their Apprenticeship there may be opportunities for the Apprentice to progress to part time animal care assistant/ fulltime animal care assistant/supervisor/manager/inspector

**Training**
- Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
- The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Apprenticeship Standard.
- The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship

**Things to consider**
- Active all day, long walks with the animals, can get very mucky and covered in all sorts, out in all weathers.
- KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
- The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
- You will require your own transport as public services are VERY limited.

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: From £5.28 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Coventry, CV5 9DQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Level 2 Animal Care Apprentice



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