Kennel Assistant - Sessional - Animal Welfare

Kennel Assistant 
Sessional Worker - Animal Welfare 
£35,577- 36,567 per annum pro rata
Experience required with domestic animals/kennels 
Weekends and bank holiday 14.24 hours a week, plus all bank holidays
You need a FULL UK manual driving licence

The Kennel Assistant post is a unique and challenging role

You will be responsible as part of a team for kennel and cattery duties

You will be part of a team that is responsible for investigating complaints regarding animals and dangerous dogs and taking appropriate action when and as necessary.

You will be part of a team responsible for impounding stray dogs

You will be part of a team responsible for the transportation of dogs and other animals as required 

You will be part of a team responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records and updating data bases 

You will be part of a team responsible for working onsite in all weathers including outside areas 

You must hold a valid full manual UK Driving Licence

You must be willing to undertake CPD Training where relevant and keep up to date in legislative changes

You will be required as part of the team to cover the service over the weekend and bank holiday with occasional weekdays 365 days a year  

You will be expected to carry out some lone working duties

You must have the following relevant experience

• Experience of handling dogs and cats in a kennel/cattery environment and ideally experience of handling nervous and aggressive animals.
• Experience in dealing with members of the public
• You must be able to maintain records and deal with aggressive members of the public 

Please view JD here

Closing date: 27th April 2025

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