Animal Care Assistant Apprentice
Westmead Kennels, Hilton, Derbyshire
Animal Care Assistant Apprentice
£14,976 a year
Westmead Kennels, Hilton, Derbyshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 9 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 16-09-2026 (In 53 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Hilton, Derbyshire
Full Job Description
Introduction
Westmead Kennels and Cattery are looking for a motivated apprentice to join their team and gain hands-on experience in a busy animal care environment. This is a great opportunity to start a career in animal care, with the potential to progress onto a Level 3 apprenticeship upon successful completion.
About the Employer
Westmead Kennels and Cattery is a well-established family-run business dedicated to providing high-quality care for dogs and cats in a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. With facilities that can accommodate up to 65 dogs and 21 cats, the team is passionate about ensuring every animal receives the highest standards of welfare, attention, and care during their stay.
What You'll Do
- Walking and exercising dogs
- Feeding and caring for dogs and cats
- Cleaning kennels, catteries, and animal accommodation
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene and animal welfare
Bathing and grooming assistance - General and site maintenance, including weeding and tidying outdoor areas
- Cleaning up after animals
- Monitoring the wellbeing of animals and reporting concerns to senior staff
- Providing excellent care and attention to all animals on site
Training Outcome
- Progression to the Level 3 Animal Care or other apprenticeship, and or possibility of full time employment
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - 4 and Above
- Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4 and Above
Course Information
Course: Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: The successful candidate will be working 36 hours per week, spread over up to four days, between the hours of 08:00 to 17:00/18:00. Days and shifts TBC
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED