Job Description

Exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for dogs has arisen caring for the family pets of a HNW family near near Windsor, Bucks-Berks border.

Full time position for someone with a background in dog care, training and general animal care.

THE ROLE

The ideal candidate will have experience working with a variety of dog breeds including routine grooming and maintenance. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will be responsible for their own time management to ensure all feeds are prepared, dogs are appropriately exercised, interacted with, trained, socialised as well as organising visits to the groomers & vets.

Duties:

Follow strict guidelines to maintain the cleanliness of our dog areas to the highest standards including cleaning and disinfecting animal accommodation, food preparation areas, laundry and all outside areas. Maintaining quarantine protocols for new arrivals Carry out daily health checks and report any physical changes to management Professional handling and exercising all of our dogs (full training given) Daily grooming and touch ups of all dogs according to grooming schedules Manage your time to ensure all dogs on your list receive exercise to agreed time scales. Liaising with the other staff, providing a daily hand-over. Follow instructions - dogs may have specific requirements. Equipment is to be kept clean as possible and all equipment & leads maintained to a high standard. Maintaining high levels of animal care Full UK driving licence required This is not a full comprehensive list of duties.
PERSON SPECIFICATION

You will be reliable, upbeat and in good shape with an eye for detail.

You are able to take responsibility for your time, ensuring you complete given tasks in a timely manner.

You will be proactive, comfortable handling a range of dogs and have good common sense.

You will be a good communicator and provided regular feedback for management.

You will be happy to take on a range of tasks including poo picking up, cleaning and helping with feeds and meds.

You like working with people as much as dogs and being part of a team.

You are a person who takes initiative to help support senior members of the team.

SKILLS

Experience working in a Kennel environment with a range of different breeds. Experience in grooming to a high standard, working with a range of different breeds.
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We are looking for someone who wants a long-term career looking after dogs there is scope for career development within the company and financial support for relevant online and in-person courses.

In return we offer a very competitive salary, annual discretionary performance based bonus, workplace gym access, dynamic working environment where every day is exciting and diverse.

We operate a 5 day in 7 rota & weekend work is required on a rota basis, 1 weekend off in 4.

Three different shift times, 0600-1600, 0800-1800 and 1000-2000. Rota sent monthly, two weeks in advance of start of the month.

28 days annual leave, high season June- September this is restricted.

Searching for someone who has availability to start at short notice, and as such interviews will be held before the closing date and the position will close once filled. This may be before the closing deadline so please register your interest ASAP.

Job Type: Full-time, Job share or temporary also considered.

Pay: 31,500.00-36,750.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Meals provided during high season
Schedule:

10 hour shift 1 hour paid lunch included in this
Experience:

Dog carer / Kennel: 1 year Professional dog handling experience (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Dog carer 002

Expected start date: 21/07/2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 31,500.00-36,750.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Windsor, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Ability to start within 4 weeks Experience handling large breed dogs
Experience:

Canine: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/02/2025
Reference ID: Dog carer in family environment
Expected start date: 21/07/2025