Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprentice

  • Employer Keepers Cottage Boarding Kennels
  • Sector Animal care
  • Level Intermediate Level 2
  • Region North West
  • Location Prescot
  • Date Posted 06/11/2025 16:51:00
  • Closing Date 19/01/2026 00:00:00
  • Employment Full Time
  • Hours 40.00
  • Hourly rate £7.55 p/w

Opportunity

Employer description:

Apprentices will assist in the daily care, cleaning, feeding, and enrichment of the animals, learning all aspects of kennel and cattery management. You will also develop confidence and skill in working with nervous or anxious dogs, helping them to feel safe and settled.

Duties;

  • Assist with the daily care and supervision of dogs, cats and other small animals
  • Feed, water, exercise and groom animals as required
  • Provide extra care and patient when working with nervous or anxious dogs, helping to build their confidence and trust
  • Ensure all areas are kept clean, safe and hygienic at all times
  • Monitor animal behaviour and wellbeing, report any concerns to senior staff
  • Provide comfort, enrichment and affection to animals during their stay
  • Support with customer service, greeting clients, assisting with check-in and collection of pets
  • Maintain accurate records of feeding, cleaning and any medication given
  • Work effectively as part of a team
  • Remain calm, confident and professional when handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments

Working Days: Sunday to Monday (flexible) 9am-5pm

Location

  • Work well in a team
  • Confident with Dogs
  • Confident in talking to customers

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