Kennel and Cattery Assistant

Executive Mandate Specification

Update: We would like to apologise for not being clear on this matter as we have received a lot of applications from those still in education, unfortunately at this current time we are looking for a part time member of staff who is able to cover weekdays as well as weekends. We cannot apologise enough for the confusion we may have caused.

Bowesfield Kennels and Cattery are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated animal lover to join our close-knit team. We are a small family run business providing quality pet care services to the local area.

Experience of working with Cats and/or Dogs would be beneficial. You must be confident in handling animals of all shapes and sizes as our slogan says, “Big and Small We Love Them All”. Some animals may be nervous, so confidence is key. Customer service experience would also be beneficial as this is a huge part of the job role.

You must be able to understand both dogs and cats temperaments and needs and be able to deal with any situation in a calm and controlled manner. We are a busy boarding kennels so you must be reliable, excellent at time keeping, Having a flexible attitude and being able to think on your feet as well as using your own initiative is a must in this job role.

Your Job Role will include:

Early Morning/Afternoon Shifts (8am-1pm) (2:30pm-5:30pm) Weekdays and weekends are included in this particular job role. Please only apply if it possible for you to work both weekdays and weekends.

Caring of all breeds/sizes and natures of both Cats and Dogs

Exercising Dogs

Administering Medication where required

Feeding of all the animals

Cleaning Kennels, Cat Pens and small animal hutches

Photography of the guest’s for their owners and our social media

Customer Service including the checking in/out of animals

Cleaning of the kennel/cattery/rabbit block

Salary:

Minimum Wage dependent on age

Benefits:

Employee Discount

On-site Parking

Store Discount in our new and ever growing shop

To Apply please send your CV and a covering letter to Chris.bowesfield@gmail.com and answer the following questions:

Have you had any previous experience working with animals?

Why do you think you are a good fit for this job role?

Are you able to work bank holidays?

Describe the way animals play a part in your life?

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £5.00-£10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Kennels and Cattery Assistant

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship