Animal Care Apprentice

The Country Mutt are looking for an apprentice doggy day-care assistant, assisting with the day to day running of their doggy day-care. They have up to 32 dogs a day over 4 members of staff. The dogs are all exercised and socialized in groups of up to 8 dogs.

Daily duties to include (but not be limited to);

walking the dogs playing with the dogs providing enrichment keeping areas clean and sanitary customer service

Training:

You will be working towards the Level 2 Animal care and Welfare assistant apprenticeship.

All training will be provided at the employers premises with the employer and Haddon Training.

You may need to work towards achieving your level 1 or 2 maths and/ or English Functional Skills qualifications if required, but Haddon training will support you through this!

Training Outcome:

There will be the opportunity to progress through animal behaviour and welfare courses, dog behaviourist training, agility etc which is an amazing opportunity for someone looking to start their career!

Employer Description:
There is nothing more we love than taking care of your dogs at our luxury dog day care centre, Chippenham. Whilst you are at work or away for the day, you can be assured that your best friend is safe and in good hands. At The Country Mutt we encourage play and socialisation in an environment that has been created specifically with safety and care in mind. We love working with all ages of dogs from young puppies to the old timer and everyone in between. All our dog handlers are trained in dog first aid, are DBS checked and hold multiple qualifications in animal care and behaviour. We take great care in making sure your dog is safe and cared for with us. The Country Mutt can be found nestled in the Wiltshire countryside not far from the M4 J17. We are based on an 18 acre farm in a small village called Draycot Cerne.

Working Hours :
Working week: Monday to Friday -10:00 - 16:00

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness