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Crowbank Kennels and Cattery

Kennel Assistant 2023

🏒 Crowbank Kennels and Cattery

⚑ On-site πŸ“ Glasgow, Scotland πŸ•’ Today πŸ’° 7 GBP /hr

Job Description

Join our team of animal lovers and become part of a caring community at Crowbank! We are passionate about providing the highest standard of care for cats and dogs and are looking for a hard-working and energetic candidate to join us.

Duties:

As a valued member of our team, you'll be responsible for providing essential care to our furry friends. Duties include:

  • Cleaning kennels, cattery pens, and communal areas to ensure that our cats and dogs are living in clean, comfortable, and healthy environments.
  • Ensuring that cats and dogs in our care are happy and healthy by providing them with the attention and enrichment they need.
  • Completing general housekeeping tasks, such as laundry and dishes, to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Assisting with various supervised tasks, as needed.

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about animals and has the following qualities:

  • Enjoys being outside and is comfortable working with animals of all sizes and breeds.
  • Has own transport and is able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekend and weekday shifts.
  • Is confident in animal handling/interaction and has animal experience, though it's not required.
  • Is able to follow instructions and work well in a small team.
  • Has a strong attention to detail and is willing to learn.

Application Considerations:

Before applying, please keep in mind:

  • We're open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, seven days a week, so you must be available during these times.
  • Our location is not accessible via public transport, so having your own transport is essential.
  • This is a physically demanding job, so you must be able to perform duties such as lifting and carrying.
  • The position starts as a part-time job, with the possibility of building to a full-time job by the summer.
  • A half-day trial shift is required prior to the job offer.
  • Direct interaction with cats and dogs is essential, so confidence in animal handling is a must.

At Crowbank, we pride ourselves on being a caring and compassionate team. If you're looking for a job where you can work with like-minded individuals, have fun, and make a difference in the lives of animals, then apply today! We can't wait to meet you.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 10-30 per week

Salary: From Β£7.30 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

  • pet/animal care: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

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