Job Summary
We are looking for a passionate, and hard working animal lover to join our busy Team at Teckels.
The position is for 2 days per week, with the possibility for more hours to cover holidays/sickness.
Working 17 hours a week across a Monday and Tuesday, to include some evening shifts and night cover (on-site accommodation is provided for night cover, on average 2 nights per month).
6 month temporary position with scope to go permanent.
To be responsible for the care and wellbeing of animals in the centre, in line with "The Five Freedoms", to ensure that the highest level of care and welfare is being provided at all times.
Key responsibilities and Main duties undertaken:
1. Daily cleaning of Kennels & Cattery
2. Laundry – ensuring all soiled bedding is cleaned and replaced.
3. Preparing & administering feeds for all animals, in line with animals' specific dietary requirements.
4. Safe disposal of uneaten food and animal fouling throughout the day.
5. Administering medication to animals in their assigned care, as instructed.
6. Daily recording of behaviour, working alongside the behaviour team to maintain and progress programmes, as well as other required admin for the animals in Teckels care.
7. Complete daily health recording of all animals in your care- Boarding and rescue
8. Appropriately Exercising and interacting with the dogs and cats in your care- Boarding and rescue. To include giving enrichment in and out of the kennels, following training plans and ensuring each animals has the best possible experience during their stay.
9. Basic grooming when required.
10. Discuss rehoming animals with potential adopters, and assisting the team in driving adoptions.
11. Advise, train and work alongside volunteers on centre handling procedures and practices.
12. Ensure customer care meets the standards set and expected by the Trustees, at all times.
13. Working within the team but undertaking lone working at times also.
14. Correct use of PPE and other work equipment.
15. If over 21, use of the works vehicle as requested.
16. Actively promote Teckels fundraising events during your day to day interactions with members of public.
17. Site cleaning/care/light maintenance e.g painting.
18. Assisting at off-site events from time to time
19. Adding animals to the database and ensure it is kept up to date.
20. Other associated tasks as required by the Centre Manager.
Experience:
Either experience of working in a kennel/animal environment or a relevant Animal related qualification.
* Candidates need to have a full, clean driving licence.
* Confident handling dogs of all sizes, and cats.
* Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment.
* Experience of positively embracing and adapting to change
* Experience of Microsoft office and inputting data.
Behaviours:
* Fosters a culture of accountability in self and others and the promotion of a supportive, inclusive working environment.
* Personable and approachable.
* Be self-motivated.
* Ability to identify issues or areas for service improvement and come up with effective solutions
* Discreet and professional when dealing with confidential information.
* Happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Physically fit- the role involves a lot of walking/lifting etc.
* Good customer service skills.
* Have good emotional resilience- Working In animal rescue can understandably be very emotive at times
* Works in line with Teckels aims, values and policies.
Values:
Everything we do as individuals and teams is underpinned by our values:
· Care: Care is what we do. We care for all animals and everyone involved in their journey.
· Passion: We are passionate about the job we do and the people and animals we do it for
· Trust: You can trust Teckels to put animals first.
· Integrity: We strive to always do the right thing
· Commitment: We are a strong, committed team delivering the highest standards of animal welfare.
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may vary from time to time according to the needs of the Employer. It should not be regarded as an inflexible specification.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 17 per week
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/02/2026