Introduction

Cherry Tree Kennels is an animal boarding and day care facility for dogs, cats and other small animals. We are looking for an enthusiastic, animal loving apprentice to join the team to help support with the day-to-day running of the kennels. You will be walking dogs, washing animals, plus much more.

About the Employer

Cherry Tree Kennels are a spacious dog boarding kennels, cattery and pet day care centre, set in ten acres of beautiful countryside.

What You'll Do

We are an animal boarding and day care facility with spaces for 140 dogs, 25 cats and other small animal boarding and day care facilities.

We are looking for enthusiastic animal loving apprentices who are keen to gain a Level 2 Animal Care apprenticeship. The right candidate needs to love being with animals and work well with within the team.

Jobs will include:

Cleaning kennels
Walking dogs
Washing animals
Feeding
Giving medication
Keeping the facilities and area clean and tidy

Must love animals, be flexible, hardworking, like shift work. Due to shifts and limited public transport at certain times please ensure you can arrive on time. Working well within a team is absolutely a must.

If the right apprentice gains good grades and fits in well with the team, there would be the prospect of full-time employment and always opportunities for further their careers.

Training Outcome

If the right apprentice gains good grades and fits in well with the team, there would be the prospect of full-time employment and always opportunities to further their careers.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Patience

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 4
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

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: 4 days on 4 days off Monday - Sunday rotating basis (Shift work) 7.30am - 3.30pm or 11.30am to 7.30pm Exact shifts to be confirmed

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

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