animal care technician Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Duties:
- Provide daily care for animals in the kennel, including feeding, watering, and exercising
- Clean and maintain kennels, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for the animals
- Assist with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by the supervisor
- Monitor the health and behavior of animals, reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff member
- Assist with customer service duties such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and providing information to pet owners
- Help with pet sitting services, including walking dogs and providing companionship
- Assist with general maintenance tasks around the facility
Skills:
- Strong communication skills to interact with pet owners and coworkers
- Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Knowledge of basic animal care and behavior
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
- Physical stamina to handle heavy lifting and perform tasks that require bending, stooping, and standing for long periods of time
Note: Experience working in a kennel or veterinary setting is preferred but not required. Training will be provided.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
