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
Training:
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours
Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach
Training Outcome:
Level 2 - Can progress into level 3 Animal Care and Welfare Manager Apprenticeship
Level 3- Progression into a permanent position for the right candidate
Employer Description:Keepers Boarding Kennels and Cattery has been established since 1994 and is located in beautiful rural surroundings in Worsley, Greater Manchester, with a branch now operating in Prescot (L34 9EN). This family-run business has a huge passion for animals, the team truly understands that pets are an important part of the family, and they pride themselves on delivering exceptional, personalised care to every animal that stays with them.Working Hours :Sunday to Monday
9am- 5pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Purpose of Post:
The primary role of the apprentice animal keeper is to carry out animal husbandry and enclosure maintenance tasks within Golders Hill Park Zoo & Queen’s Park Farm in accordance with the Secretary of States Standards of Modern Zoo Practice for the welfare of the animals and enjoyment, recreation, education, and safety of visitors.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
To undertake general enclosure cleaning, animal care, feed preparations & animal observation under supervision
To undertake basic repair, maintenance & installation of enclosures, their furnishings & associated facilities under supervision3. To use basic hand/power tools and grounds maintenance equipment under supervision
To attend staff meetings & participate in group emails/messages as appropriate
To work as part of a team with the aim of ensuring productive working relationships within the team and with other employees, team leaders/supervisors & external agencies
To work with and assist volunteers & work placement students in the Zoo/Farm
To undertake the Keeper and Aquarist qualification as part of the City of London
Apprenticeship programme and complete coursework and examinations in a timely fashion and to the best of your ability.
To assist with paid visitor experiences, ensuring experiences are supervised and carried out in a professional and safe manner
To provide a highly visible presence to engender a sense of well-being for customers & members of the public
To assist in promoting Golders Hill Park Zoo, Queen’s Park Farm and the wider heath to local schools, colleges & other user groups
To assist in enforcing park bylaws and rules of the animal collections
To ensure that you observe departmental safety procedures and use safe working practices specifically with regard to PPE, and adherence to COSHH and risk assessments, reporting accidents and near misses to your supervisors
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s occupational health and safety policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out duties
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s equal opportunity policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post
To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade
Training:
You will be supported to achieve the Keeper and Aquarist Level 3 apprenticeship
Theoretical training will be given with the support of the training provider
Practical training and support will be given in the workplace allowing you to embed your learning in the working environment
You will receive hours 6 per week to support with your apprenticeship studies
Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer a permanent role within the team if a position is available
Alternatively, we shall endeavour to secure an alternative position within the City of London Corporation
Employer Description:The City Corporation with a rich history that precedes parliament, the City Corporation has been an ever constant throughout history adapting in order to meet modern demands of the City it serves, and is home to some of the world’s most striking modern architecture. The City of London Corporation forms part of London as a whole, along with the 32 London Boroughs who have responsibility for local government services within their local area. Based at the Guildhall the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London.Working Hours :7:00am- 3:00pm– Working Monday- Sunday on a rota
1hr unpaid break. Flexibility may be required to support business needs.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Contribute to providing a caring, stimulating and safe environment for all dogs
Caring and general supervision of the dogs
Vigilance in supervising their care, well-being and entertainment
Ensuring a plentiful supply of water
Ensuring dog waste is removed immediately
Tending to the dogs thoughtfully, gently and with care
Feeding the dogs correctly (measured and on time)
Dealing with any dogs with particular needs, i.e. older dogs or some on medication
Paying close attention to the notices regarding dogs status such as an injury, recent surgery or allergy
Careful and efficient monitoring of any changes or differences in dogs behaviour/temperament/condition
Communicating and working with the team
Treating peers with respect
General cleaning duties, hoovering, sweeping, mopping, polishing, washing up etc.
All other miscellaneous duties that may occur on a day to day basis
Any other reasonable duties as per the needs of the business evolves
You will answer to and work directly with the Managing Director
Ensuring dogs are happy and safe at all times
Keeping an open and honest dialogue with senior management
Training:
Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment
The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Apprenticeship Standard
The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship
Functional skills if required
The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship
Training Outcome:
Further training and senior positions may be available on completion of your apprenticeship
Dog Handler/Trainer
Employer Description:The Dog Club is founded by Jessica and Steve, a husband-and-wife team and is run alongside our family home set within 3 acres of farmland in the heart of the Essex countryside; just a stone’s throw from the River Blackwater. They are incredibly proud to offer expert dog day care for Maldon and the surrounding area. The Dog Club has been created by combining their 15 years’ experience working with dogs both training and award-winning breeding. They've worked with one of UK’s leading animal behaviourists to create specialist care designed specifically for your dog. They provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment that helps your dog learn and develop as well as play and keep busy. The apprentice will get to work with all breeds of dogs with an amazing opportunity to progress up through the industry.Working Hours :5 days a week. The business is open 8am - 6pm, but hours will be shifts within these times. To be discussed at interview.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Assisting with bathing, drying, brushing and trimming dogs
Supporting with nail trimming, ear cleaning and general grooming tasks
Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the grooming areas
Ensuring dogs are comfortable and well-cared for throughout the grooming process
Performing heavy lifting as needed
Providing excellent customer service and a positive experience for pet owners
Training:All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.Training Outcome:There may be the potential opportunity to progress into further training or further employment for the right candidate.Employer Description:Barking Mad Pet Supplies, Belle's Bubbles, and Bertie's Luxury Dog Boarding are three well-established businesses that are passionate about providing high-quality care for pets. Whether it’s premium pet supplies, luxury dog boarding, or grooming services, these businesses take pride in their dedication to animal welfare and customer satisfaction.Working Hours :The role requires working any days from Tuesday to Saturday, with Saturday being mandatory.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Broadlands Cattery is looking for a trustworthy team member to come onboard.
A variety of Cats are based here whilst owners go on holiday. The ideal candidate will be customer focused and have a passion for animals.
The role will include:
Taking payments
Handling money
Grooming cats
Cleaning and disinfecting the cattery
Booking cats in
Meet and Greets
On site is also an established stud which has a stallion standing. If the candidate wanted they would have an opportunity to work and care for the horses.
A riding option available if competent.
Due to the nature of the role the candidate would need to have experience working with animals prior.Training:Animal Care and Welfare Manager Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours
Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach
Training Outcome:
Full time employment
Employer Description:CatteryWorking Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.
Can be done on a rota and more time given to do the horses in the break.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Gardener to learn valuable skills and techniques which will give them a great start in to their career as a Gardner.
The role involves:
Maintaining borders
Greenhouse work
Turf care
Leaf sweeping
Hedge cutting
Other associated duties within the College garden
Training:Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment
The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Horticulture and Landscape Operative Apprenticeship
The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship
The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship
Depending on which apprenticeship pathway your employer chooses to offer within horticulture
You may also need to achieve all or a combination of the following courses before taking your end point assessment:
Level 3 award in Emergency
First Aid at Work
Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance, Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides and Abrasive Wheel
If you would like to read more about the course content for animal care and keeper apprenticeships, please follow the below links:https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0225-v1-2
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0226-v1-2Training Outcome:
Landscape gardener
Employer Description:Robinson College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1977, it is one of the newest Oxbridge colleges and is unique in having been intended, from its inception, for both undergraduate and graduate studentsWorking Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Registered Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia)Location: GuildfordA world-renowned centre for excellence in oncology, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and interventional radiology based in Guildford is seeking an Anaesthesia Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join its specialist team.This hospital focuses on delivering the best possible outcomes for dogs and cats referred for treatment, offering secondary and tertiary-level clinical expertise and exceptional animal care. The team is committed to upholding the highest standards in veterinary science.Facilities include state-of-the-art equipment such as:
Four operating theatres160-slice CT scanner with injector pumpC-arm fluoroscopy unitCell-salvage autotransfusion unitIntra-operative imaging with Near-InfraRed Fluorescence (NIRF)Interventional Radiology suiteMinimally invasive surgical equipmentCystoscopy/endoscopy/bronchoscopyTwo chemotherapy rooms plus hood roomContrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS)Digital radiographyFull in-house laboratory
About the RoleThe Anaesthesia RVN plays a vital role in delivering patient care to animals requiring anaesthesia for imaging and surgery. This position involves close collaboration with specialists, residents, interns, Senior RVNs, RVNs, and Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs).The successful candidate will be driven, motivated, and eager to develop their clinical nursing skills and knowledge to an advanced level. The role demands dedication, attention to detail, and teamwork to ensure the highest level of patient care.Working closely with the Clinical Nursing Instructor in Anaesthesia and Senior Clinicians, the Anaesthesia RVN will learn and apply advanced nursing skills, utilise problem-solving techniques, and take time-critical actions to ensure patient safety and welfare.The role also includes participation in the general nursing rota, providing weekend, bank holiday, and out-of-hours cover as required.Benefits
Great Holiday AllowanceCPD allowanceRCVS subscription paidWorkplace pension schemeEnhanced maternity/paternity leaveRecruitment referral reward schemeDeath in service schemeFree parkingWeekly fresh fruit delivery
Wellbeing & Employee Support
Online GP accessUnlimited mental health counsellingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual flu jabSavings and discounts via BenefitHub....Read more...
Registered Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesia)Location: GuildfordA world-renowned centre for excellence in oncology, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and interventional radiology based in Guildford is seeking an Anaesthesia Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join its specialist team.This hospital focuses on delivering the best possible outcomes for dogs and cats referred for treatment, offering secondary and tertiary-level clinical expertise and exceptional animal care. The team is committed to upholding the highest standards in veterinary science.Facilities include state-of-the-art equipment such as:
Four operating theatres160-slice CT scanner with injector pumpC-arm fluoroscopy unitCell-salvage autotransfusion unitIntra-operative imaging with Near-InfraRed Fluorescence (NIRF)Interventional Radiology suiteMinimally invasive surgical equipmentCystoscopy/endoscopy/bronchoscopyTwo chemotherapy rooms plus hood roomContrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS)Digital radiographyFull in-house laboratory
About the RoleThe Anaesthesia RVN plays a vital role in delivering patient care to animals requiring anaesthesia for imaging and surgery. This position involves close collaboration with specialists, residents, interns, Senior RVNs, RVNs, and Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs).The successful candidate will be driven, motivated, and eager to develop their clinical nursing skills and knowledge to an advanced level. The role demands dedication, attention to detail, and teamwork to ensure the highest level of patient care.Working closely with the Clinical Nursing Instructor in Anaesthesia and Senior Clinicians, the Anaesthesia RVN will learn and apply advanced nursing skills, utilise problem-solving techniques, and take time-critical actions to ensure patient safety and welfare.The role also includes participation in the general nursing rota, providing weekend, bank holiday, and out-of-hours cover as required.Benefits
Great Holiday AllowanceCPD allowanceRCVS subscription paidWorkplace pension schemeEnhanced maternity/paternity leaveRecruitment referral reward schemeDeath in service schemeFree parkingWeekly fresh fruit delivery
Wellbeing & Employee Support
Online GP accessUnlimited mental health counsellingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual flu jabSavings and discounts via BenefitHub....Read more...
Duties to include but are not limited to:
Mucking out of stables
Field maintenance collecting muck, fencing and weed control
Turning out horses and bringing in
Feeding horses
Grooming and assisting with clipping
Changing rugs, tacking up
Exercising horses and ponies both ridden and in-hand
You will learn the skill of liberty, lunging and long reining of horses
Assisting practitioners on therapeutic sessions
Supporting volunteers and work experience students
Keeping the yard and buildings clean and tidy
Assisting with general running and managing yard duties including other animal care
Assisting on events, such as courses and open days
Training:
You will gain a Level 2 apprenticeship qualification in Equine Groom & also an Emergency First Aid qualification
You will need to attend our Duchy Stoke Climsland one day a week, with the rest of your working week in the workplace
Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you may wish to consider progressing to Level 3 Senior Equine Groom. There may also be an opportunity for paid employment at Sirona.Employer Description:Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship is located just outside Totnes and provides equine-assisted therapy and learning to vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and adults with support needs supported by therapists, social workers and teachers.
Sirona is a small, relaxed and friendly yard with 8 horses and ponies alongside other animals, dogs, cat, chickens and 2 goats. Sirona is set on the beautiful Dartington estate with fantastic off-road hacking together with arena and a round pen for liberty/join up work.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, to include occasional weekend cover if requiredSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Our college values inspire us in all our everyday work – when we created them we all had a voice in shaping our values, and we’re proud of what we came up with together:
Kindness, Unity and Excellence.
Our values are important to us all and drive everything that we do and believe.
In your role, you will be accountable for:
Working in collaboration with administration team leaders, MI/funding teams and others in relation to the operation of the college.
To be a main point of contact for the relevant teaching/curriculum area, including front of house duties.
Develop strong working links with a specific curriculum area, to become very familiar with their working practices and curriculum offer, but retaining a college-wide perspective and willingness to work with other curriculum teams in times of staff shortages and need.
Working closely with admissions teams, ensuring that the application and interview process runs at maximum effectiveness and efficiency, including apprenticeships where appropriate.
Take part in all enrolment activities ensuring that students are correctly and fully enroled, showing correct courses and start/end dates.
Be familiar with all the college processes in matters relating to students and courses, and ensure that change requests are made correctly and in a timely manner.
Provide robust support to academic staff to ensure all students are registered correctly and timely with awarding bodies. Including paperwork and ‘reporting’ involved in apprenticeship management.
Provide an outstanding student absence management service to support curriculum staff and students.
Effective maintenance of other operating systems, including advice on timetables and production of registers, checking completion of registers and chasing up of missing data.
Gain a good knowledge of the funding requirements, and be in a position to provide advice and guide others.
Responsibility for processing of student DBS disclosure checks in curriculum areas where these are required, e.g. childcare and health and social care.
Provide a full reception service, including cash handling as prescribed by the customer services team, in centres where reception services are required.
Ensure a regular, adequate and accessible supply of college forms, stationery and other consumables as required.
To provide invigilation for exams as and when required.
There are things that we are all accountable for, whatever your role, these are:
Embedding safeguarding into your working practices and escalating any safeguarding concerns immediately in line with the College’s safeguarding policy.
Embedding Health and Safety best practices and ensuring a safe working environment for everyone within your area of responsibility, according to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Being a champion and advocate for Equality and Diversity throughout College.
Behaving in a manner that displays British values.
Being committed to reviews of your performance and your own Continuous Professional Development.
Any other duties commensurate with your role that may be required from time to time.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.Training:You will study at Kirklees College, following the Business Administrator Level 3 (the standard you follow will be dependent on experience, so you could be placed on the Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner standard).
The course will cover a range of Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours as outlined by the Apprenticeship Standard. These will be transferable and suitable to an administration role in any sector. Health and Safety and other role-specific processes and tools will be taught in the company.
If you do not meet the requirements for the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to be offered the Customer Service Practitioner Level 2.
Should you be offered the level 2 Customer Service apprenticeship, on successful completion, you may be offered the opportunity to later progress onto the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Business Administrator Level 3. After 18 months, you will complete an End Point Assessment. This will involve the following:
Showcase/Portfolio.
Interview.
Presentation on Project.
Knowledge Test.
Practical Observation.
Professional Discussion.
You are given time off to study; you are required to attend Kirklees College, Huddersfield Centre. You will also attend other meetings via Teams to complete work for your apprenticeship.Training Outcome:Whilst there will be no guarantee of a substantive position with the college at the end of the period, the college will guide, support and encourage suitable apprentices to apply for appropriate vacancies as and when they arise. The college has a very good record of supporting workers through in-house apprenticeships and many apprentices have secured employment with the college beyond their apprenticeship.Employer Description:Our mission is creating opportunities, changing lives and this is at the heart of everything we do. The college has a common set of values for both students and staff: Kindness, Unity and Excellence, and they define how we behave and interact with each other. Kirklees College is a uniquely vocational college whose student community reflects the diversity of the local area. We offer inspirational teaching in industry standard, state-of-the-art facilities and ensure curriculum is developed with employers to enable students to progress. At Kirklees College we aim to foster an honest and compassionate approach to ourselves, our people and environment, develop a shared purpose across our community, and set a culture of high aspiration, expectation and success. We strive to be ahead of the curve in our approach to teaching and learning and be a first-choice provider for students and industry alike. With over 10,000 students on full-time and part-time courses, and apprenticeships, we provide seven bespoke centres across the Kirklees region, from two main centres based in Dewsbury and Huddersfield, and dedicated learning centres for Animal Care, Construction, Engineering, Process Manufacturing and Higher Education.Working Hours :Monday to Friday - There will be a requirement to work evenings and weekends for enrolment and other events at any of our other sites throughout the academic year. 8.30am until 5pm Monday to Thursday. Friday 8.30am until 4.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Excellent attendance,Work Experience....Read more...
