Animal Care Assistant
Responsibilities;
* Day to day care of animals on site including dogs, cats, small animals & exotics, cleaning of accommodation, grooming, feeding, exercise, and administering medication if required.
* Ensuring animal welfare needs are met on a daily basis
* Ensuring animals receive appropriate enrichment for their specific needs.
* Exercising dogs via walking & use of outside exercise areas.
* Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness & hygiene on site, to the animal accommodation, food preparation, laundry, store areas, staff & volunteer facilities and ensure buildings/exercise areas are always secure.
* Carrying out health checks on animals and reporting any concerns & feedback to the management team.
* Assisting with Behaviour Plans by observing behavioural changes & recording & reporting to the Senior animal handler.
* Assisting with carrying out on-going assessments for animals at the Centre under the direction of the senior animal handler & management team.
* Working alongside, supporting, and guiding Volunteers and Work Experience students
* Keeping animal records accurate in files & systems.
* Working to Centre protocols to maintain high standards of presentation throughout the centre.
* Being responsible for their own health and safety.
* To undertake any other duties required by the Management team
Requirements
* Minimum Level 2 qualification in animal or other related qualifications
* Minimum of 2 years proven experience in the animal care industry
* Excellent applied knowledge of canine/ feline behaviour
* Excellent customer service skills
Shift pattern
* Weekend pattern, flexible (To be discussed at interview stage)
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Pension scheme
* Annual leave scheme
* Employee discount
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person