animal care technician Holywell, England

Wagtail UK Ltd

Full Time Holywell, England 10.420192307692307 - 9.5 GBP HOURLY Today

Job description

Wagtail UK are a successful and hardworking kennels dedicated to the care of specialist detection dogs, located in North Wales. We are seeking a confident and enthusiastic Kennel assistant to join our team of dedicated staff. All assistants fulfill a vital role in the kennels. Previous experience working in a kennel environment is essential and applicants should be competent handling a wide range of breeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with dogs and is used to working in a busy kennel establishment. The position is for weekend work. This is a physically demanding role working in all weathers where your main roles and responsibilities will include:

Kennel Assistant Roles

Animal Husbandry: Kennel Cleaning, Exercising Dogs, Feeding, administering medication etc.
Dog grooming
Attending Vet appointment
Be competent in completing daily paperwork
Ensuring that our high levels of cleanliness are maintained
DIY and general maintenance of the kennel grounds
Various kennel related tasks

Experience and Skills required:

Experience in an animal boarding establishment
Preferred experience on an animal studies course focusing on welfare, health and behaviour.
Be confident working with a variety of breeds and dogs with various behavioural issues
Excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable manner
Ability to problem solve and work in a fast-paced environment
A candidate who can use Initiative and be willing to have a hands-on approach
Proactivity and enthusiasm
Baseline Personnel Security checks are required for this position
UK Driving Licence Required

Qualifications are preferred but not essential
Working hours vary between 08:00-17:00 on Saturday & Sunday.

Hourly rate will also vary depending on experience.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary: £9.50-£10.42 per hour

Benefits: