Animal Care Assistant

2 days ago

Melksham, United Kingdom Charlie Paws Pet Services Full time

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**

The Position:

- Self-employed role with approximate expected hours: 30
- We are open monday-friday 07:30-18:00 with some half day and some full day shifts
- Set rota will usually be the same for each week - we can discuss availability and shift planning at interview.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Drop off dogs to their homes and collect for daycare. (if applicable)

Ensure security of their homes when entering and leaving.

Understand special requests and conditions for each dog.

Being with dogs and walking 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.

Walking and playing with the dogs.

Ensuring all daycare tasks are completed every day, and use initiative to complete tasks without being prompted

Follow all of Charlie Paws policies and procedures.

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

Remove pet waste, and cleaning of the dog areas.

Able to control a group of dogs safely.

Provide house visits for small animals such as cats, rabbits, chickens etc (infrequently).

Take photos of the pets for social media.

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

Work as a team covering other team members when required.

**SKILLS NEEDED**:
2 years worth of experience working in the animal industry, preferably with dogs. Additional animal qualifications are desirable, but having a good knowledge and understanding of dog behaviour and communication is essential.

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

Must have own mobile phone.

Live locally to the area (within reasonable commuting distance e.g 30min ).

Be passionate and caring towards all animals.

Good communications skills.

Great time keeping.

Friendly and approachable.

**PROVIDED FOR YOU**:
Full training in role including attending dog first aid training (when hosted).

Bum Bags, Team Lanyards, Staff Handbook

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

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Animal care: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence and car you are willing to transport dogs in (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Charlie paws lodge part time

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