Kennel/Cattery Assistant Apprentice

Amazing animal care apprenticeship vacancy with KEITS in Wetherby working in a kennel and cattery environment as well as lovely horses. Learn about all animal husbandry needs whilst being in a paid full time position and gaining your apprenticeship qualification. We offer boarding to cats, dogs and small animals too! We pride ourselves on offering a kind, safe and clean environment for pets during their stay with us, giving their owners peace of mind.

Daily tasks:

• Monitoring and recording health, behaviour, food, and water intake.
• Feeding all dogs/cats on site and administering medication if needed.
• Introducing animals to kennels
• Checking bedding for soiling and changing if required.
• Cleaning kennel, changing water, removing used food bowls.
• Maintaining outside exercise areas in between dogs.
• Using the correct equipment for individual dogs when taking for offsite walks.
• Deep cleaning of kennel for change of occupancy.
• Providing enrichment for dogs in our care.
• Bathing animals if required.
• Assisting in day care and monitoring the behaviour of dogs including providing enrichment
• Keeping the property tidy and maintained.
• Assess each cats welfare and report any concerns to manager
• Caring for the horses that also live on site
• Mucking out
• Feeding
• Turning out and catching in

Desired Skills & Qualities

• Trustworthy
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Hardworking
• Flexible
• Great communication skills
• Someone who is passionate about animals and their welfare needs
• Committed individual
• Work well under pressure (during peak times of year)
• Ability to use own initiative
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to work well with others

Qualifications

• Applicants MUST NOT already hold a level 2 in Animal Care
• Previous handling of cats/dogs/ small animals would be desirable as this is a hands-on role dealing with all temperaments/age’s of animals.

Future Prospects

• A career within the animal industry
• Possible permanent employment with this employer

Training

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Apprenticeship Standard.
• The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
• The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship

Things to Consider

• KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
• The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
• Discounts on boarding for your pet(s)
• Close to amenities
• Proactive team
• This is a very physical job consisting of cleaning kennels, feeding dogs, providing enrichment, clearing waste and lead walking dogs twice a day in all weather conditions. (during busy times you can walk up to 10miles in a day) you will be required to help with the maintenance of the kennels at times i.e. painting, grass cutting, hedge trimming, jet washing.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: From £5.28 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/04/2023
Reference ID: kennel assistant Wetherby LS23 6LQ