Job Description

At Bewdley Boarding Kennels and Cattery we pride ourselves in our care for the animals and the relationship that we have with all of our lovely customers. I have an amazing team of permanent staff and I'm looking for 1 person aged 18 or over to help them until the end of October and potentially till after christmas for the right candidate.

The right candidate will be working minimum of 8 hours

each week

plus possible overtime in our busier times. Rotas are made out every 3 weeks and you will be expected to work Saturdays and Sundays as well as in the week.

This is not just petting animals all day, this is caring for the business as a whole.

We have 38 dog kennels and 15 cat pens separated over 6 blocks, so with families of pets we possibly care for up to 99 animals per day. So time management, communication and teamwork is a must.

This role will suit someone that is very fit and active as you will be on your feet for all of the shift, You will need to be confident with small and big breed dogs ranging from the tiniest feistiest Chihuahua to the bounciest Cane Corso, and also with all breeds of cats that can be demanding, scared and some quite anxious.

No experience in this field of work is necessary but confidence with

both dogs and cats is essential.

We have a lot of animals that are nervous and suffer from separation/social anxiety so time, patience, consideration and a lot of thought is needed when allocating and looking after the dogs and cats.

Day-to-day duties will include:

Cleaning kennels throughout the day eg changing water, Squeegeeing out individual kennels. Picking up poo from inside kennels and in the exercise paddocks. Cleaning cat pens throughout the day e.g emptying litter trays, topping up water. Preparing food for up to 99 animals. Administering medication if required. Exercising dogs in all weathers to a time schedule. Delivering a high standard of animal welfare. Observing, recording and actioning anything that is noticed during the day. Providing animal interaction, enrichment and stimulation as much as the daily duties allow. Maintaining a positive and safe environment for animals. Welcoming customers, checking pets in/out. Basic administration work including using our boarding software, answering phone calls, booking dates in and filing paperwork. General house keeping e.g washing/drying up food bowls, washing pet bedding, sweeping floors, mopping, cleaning windows, etc and gardening work e.g weeding, mowing, strimming.
Desired Skills

Hard working Good communication skills Willingness to learn Empathy and caring nature for animals Ability to work as part of our team but also to be able to complete tasks independently with enthusiasm.
Personal qualities

Caring Positive attitude Dedicated Patient Punctual Fit and active Confident with people, dogs and cats.
Things to consider

Working outside in all weathers/temperatures. Shifts start at 8am (7.45am when extremely busy) and finish at either 4pm or 6pm with a 30 minute (unpaid) break. Shifts available are Monday to Sunday and you

must

be available for the school holidays as these are the busiest times and when we will need you the most. Confident with the handling of all breeds of dogs and cats, big and small. Fit and active as the job is a physical role and you are on your feet all of the day (nonstop).

Own transport is essential as we are not on a public transport route.

You will be responsible for cleaning kennels, pens and all buildings on-site (kitchen, reception, etc) and also feeding, medicating and grooming. Working fast and efficiently yet maintaining a high-quality cleaning standard with good attention to the smallest detail, and reliability for 8 a.m start in all weathers.

Please be aware that the location is rural and no public transport is nearby.

If you tick all of the above criteria then please send me your C.V to review.

If your interview is successful you will be asked to come in for a trial shift.

You must live locally and be able to drive as we are remote.

The wage is National Minimum Wage dependant on your age.

The start date for this role is mid to late February.

Candidates will be required to work in all aspects of the business.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekend availability Weekends only
Work Location: In person