Kennel Assistant

We are a family run, well established Boarding Kennels and Cattery with a high standard and excellent reputation looking for a member of staff to join our hard working team.
- We are looking for one permanent member of staff for minimum of 13 hours to include Wednesday and Friday increasing during busy periods and when covering staff holidays.
- **Must** be flexible to cover staff holidays and sickness, including covering at weekends.
- Ofqual Level 3 Animal Care or Animal Management qualification although level 2 also considered.
- Experienced in 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 skills required.
- Happy to work outside in all weathers.
- Engaging and friendly with customers, face to face and on the phone.

**Duties include**:

- Cleaning kennels and cattery pens to a high standard to ensure that our canine 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.
- Use our computer based booking system.

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 Type**: Part-time

Pay: £8.60-£13.73 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 13 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 19/02/2025