Animal care apprentice

Feeding Walking Enrichment Cuddling Medicating Cleaning Observing Supporting Caring

Training:

Training is in house with regular visits from the training provider.  Support with course work, and ongoing on-the-job training.

We are based 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport but you will need independent travel to get to us as we are in the beautiful Mid Sussex countryside. 

Training Outcome:

We would hope to employ the successful apprentice on a full-time basis if they excelled in their work and commitment to the company and the animals.

Employer Description:

We are a boarding and day kennels for cats and dogs based between Haywards Heath and Gatwick Airport and have been established for 40 years and can cater for over 100 animals.

Working Hours :
4 days on 4 days off on rotating shift with six months spent working 7.30am to 3.30pm and the next six months on 11.30am to 7.30pm. This includes bank holidays and weekends.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Empathy with animals,Strong physical fitness