Animal care and welfare apprenticeship

We are an animal boarding and day care facility with spaces for 140 dogs, 25 cats and other small animal boarding and day care facilities.

We are looking for enthusiastic animal loving apprentices who are keen to gain a Level 2 Animal Care apprenticeship. The right candidate needs to love being with animals and work well with within the team.

Jobs will include:

Cleaning kennels Walking dogs Washing animals Feeding Giving medication Keeping the facilities and area clean and tidy

Must love animals, be flexible, hardworking, like shift work. Due to shifts and limited public transport at certain times please ensure you can arrive on time. Working well within a team is absolutely a must.

If the right apprentice gains good grades and fits in well with the team, there would be the prospect of full-time employment and always opportunities for further their careers.



Training:

Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification provided through Haddon Training.



Training Outcome:

If the right apprentice gains good grades and fits in well with the team, there would be the prospect of full-time employment and always opportunities to further their careers.



Employer Description:
Cherry Tree Kennels are a spacious dog boarding kennels, cattery and pet day care centre, set in ten acres of beautiful countryside.

Working Hours :
4 days on 4 days off Monday - Sunday rotating basis (Shift work) 7.30am - 3.30pm or 11.30am to 7.30pm Exact shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Patience


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
  • Posted: 20-Jul-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk