Kennel Assistant

4 months ago


Waterlooville, United Kingdom Muirburn Kennels and Cattery Full time

We are a family run, well established Boarding Kennels and Cattery with a high standard and excellent reputation looking for 2 members of staff to join our hard working team.

**We are offering 2 positions within our establishment**:

- We are looking for one permanent full time member of staff for 33 hours a week to include Sunday.
- Also looking for a part
- time, temporary staff member for 19 hours a week, including Sunday.
- Ofqual Level 3 Animal Care or Animal Management qualification although level 2 also considered.
- Experience working with cats and dogs preferred.
- Comfortable working with cats and dogs of all sizes and breeds.
- Confident handling dogs of different sizes and temperaments.
- Able to work well within a small team.
- A good communicator and customer service
- Happy to work outside in all weathers.

**Duties include**:

- Cleaning kennels and cattery pens to a high standard to ensure that our cainine and feline guests are staying in a comfortable and clean environment.
- Feeding cats and dogs and giving medication where necessary.
- General housekeeping duties within the kennels such as washing up and laundry.
- Keeping the premises generally clean and tidy.
- Observing the health and behaviour of the pets in our care.
- Booking in clients face to face on arrival, taking payments, telephone bookings and general enquiries.

This is a physically demanding job which sometimes requires duties such as lifting and carrying. You will be required to work quickly and efficiently in a busy environment. Full training given with the opportunity to learn skills such as basic dog grooming and first aid.

Must be flexible to cover holidays and sickness.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 33 per week

**Salary**: £5.28-£11.98 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/04/2023
Expected start date: 01/05/2023