Kennels and Cattery Assistant Apprentice

£15,808 to £25,114.96 a year

Burnedge Boarding Kennels & Cattery, Rochdale

Full time
Permanent
Apprenticeship programme

Posted 3 weeks ago, 3 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: 31-07-2026 (In 6 days)

Job ref: None

Location ref: Rochdale

Burnedge Boarding Kennels & Cattery

Full Job Description

Introduction

Kennel assistant; cleaning, exercising, feeding, monitoring animal behaviour, checking dogs and cat's mental/physical stimulation. Work on own initiative, demanding role in all weather conditions. New or experience welcome, experience with animals.

About the Employer

Burnedge Boarding Kennels & Cattery is a family run business that provides accommodation, love and care for your pets while you're away.

What You'll Do

Looking after dogs' welfare
Cleaning of kennels and cattery
Feeding the dogs and cats
Walking the dogs and providing exercise
Monitoring behaviours of animals and looking for changes that need reporting to manager

Training Outcome

Further room for development where vacancies become available
Opportunities - based on performance, would become permanent member of staff

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Time keeping

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - Level 2 or equivalent
Essential - GCSE - Maths - Level 2 or equivalent

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: 08:00 - 12:00 & 15:00 - 17.30 or 08:00 - 12: 00 & 17.30 - 19.30. 38 hours on average per week. Over 7 days (working days to be confirmed). Rota basis for weekend.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Training Provider: THE COLLEGE OF ANIMAL WELFARE LIMITED

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/kennels-cattery-assistant-apprentice-127063763