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SalaryExciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for dogs has arisen caring for the family pets of a HNW family near near Windsor, Bucks-Berks border.
Full time position for someone with a background in dog care, training and general animal care.
THE ROLE
The ideal candidate will have experience working with dogs in a kennel & some training experience is beneficial. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will be responsible for their own time management to ensure all feeds are prepared, dogs are appropriately exercised, interacted with, trained, socialised as well as organising visits to the groomers & vets.
Duties:
- Follow strict guidelines to maintain the cleanliness of our dog areas to the highest standards including cleaning and disinfecting animal accommodation, food preparation areas, laundry and all outside areas
- Carry out daily health checks and report any physical changes to management
- Handling and exercising all of our dogs
- Manage your time to ensure all dogs receive exercise to agreed time scales.
- Understanding basic approach to training and meeting a standard of dog handling so as not to untrain dogs. Training support will be given to help meet these standards by our dog trainer.
- Liaising with the other staff, providing a daily hand-over.
- Follow instructions - dogs may have specific requirements.
- Equipment is to be kept clean as possible and all equipment & leads maintained to a high standard.
- Maintaining high levels of animal welfare and safety.
- Most importantly love, empathy and care as standard.
- Full UK driving licence required
- This is not a full comprehensive list of duties.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
You will be reliable, upbeat and in good shape with an eye for detail.
You are able to take responsibility for your time, ensuring you complete given tasks in a timely manner.
You will be proactive, comfortable handling a range of dogs and have good common sense.
You will be a good communicator and provided regular feedback for management.
You will be happy to take on a range of tasks including poo picking up, cleaning and helping with feeds and meds.
You like working with people as much as dogs and being part of a team.
You are a person who takes initiative to help support senior members of the team.
SKILLS
- Experience working in a Kennel environment with a range of different breeds.
We are looking for someone who wants a long-term career looking after dogs there is scope for career development within the company and financial support for relevant online and in-person courses.
In return we offer a very competitive salary, annual discretionary performance based bonus, workplace gym access, dynamic working environment where every day is exciting and diverse.
We operate a 5 day in 7 rota & weekend work is required on a rota basis.
Searching for someone who has availability to start at short notice, and as such interviews will be held before the closing date and the position will close once filled. This may be before the closing deadline so please register your interest ASAP.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Experience:
- Dog carer / Kennel: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Dog carer
Expected start date: 01/06/2024
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Experience:
- Kennels or dog care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Dog carer in family environment
