Kennel Assistant

5 days ago


York, United Kingdom The Dog Guy South Full time

**Job Title**: Kennel Assistant - Full-Time & Part-Time (Weekend Availability Required)
**Location**: Yorkshire - The Dog Guy Facility

**Job Type**: Full-time / Part-time
**Salary**: National Minimum Wage (reviewed after probation)

**About Us**
The Dog Guy is a leading residential dog training provider, offering tailored behaviour and obedience programmes for dogs of all ages. We’re passionate about delivering high standards of care, training, and customer service — and we’re growing fast.

We’re now looking for **kennel assistants** to join our team and help support the day-to-day care of dogs staying with us for residential training.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Feeding, walking, and monitoring dogs between their training sessions
- Ensuring kennels are clean, safe, and well maintained
- Supporting the welfare and routine of each dog during their stay
- Flagging any health or behavioural concerns to the team
- Assisting with basic kennel upkeep and facility hygiene

**What We’re Looking For**
- Genuine passion for animals and a strong work ethic
- Comfortable handling dogs of all breeds and sizes
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Good time management and ability to follow routines
- Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Weekend availability is essential

**What We Offer**
- Friendly, supportive team environment
- Full training provided
- Flexible working hours available (part-time or full-time)
- Pay in line with National Minimum Wage, reviewed after probation

**How to Apply**

Pay: £10.00-£14.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Have you ever worked with dogs before?
- How many years of experience do you have working with dogs?

Work Location: In person


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