Animal Care Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Due to a family bereavement, we suspended our previous recruitment process. Our apologies to those who previously applied. If you are still interested, we invite you to apply again.

We are looking for support on alternate Saturdays 8am to 3pm

The role is physically demanding and will involve working outside in all weathers. A good understanding of animal behaviour and how to conduct yourself around them is important. The role involves the need to work well as part of team. It is a practical job and will require good observational skills, an understanding of hygiene, customer care, computers and professional standards of conduct in the work place. This may be an opportunity for someone just starting out in the animal care profession.

We are looking for support for our alternate Saturdays 8am to 3pm. There may be an opportunity to pick up extra hours to cover absence.

Duties

· Work in accordance with Milnthorpe Kennels and Cattery’s policies and procedures to support the owners to work in the best interest of the animals, our clients and the legal obligations of the business.

· Daily care, feeding, cleanliness and exercise of boarding pets (normally includes cats and dogs, may include small animals and poultry) and rescue.

· Observe, monitor and record health aspects of all animals in our care.

· Ability to communicate clearly when issues arise in a factual & practical way.

· Work in the best interest of the dog to achieve successful rehoming, cooperating with the team’s approach to behavioural improvement.

· Assist in stock control of equipment, feeding and cleaning supplies

· Maintain good customer and team relations.

· Care and upkeep of all work areas including shop, kitchen, gardens, field, car park etc.

Requirements

· Positive and Enthusiastic attitude

· A respectful approach.

· Conscientious and Reliable

· Good communication skills

· Physical fitness

· Ability to work in all weathers

· Good animal handling and behaviour skills

· Good timekeeping

Useful

Level 2 Animal Care or equivalent (or higher level)

Animal First Aid

Human First Aid & additional health and safety qualifications

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 6 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location