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Animal Care Apprentice - Westmead Kennels

Westmead Kennels · Midlands · DE65 6NR

Apprenticeship Level 2 Environment & Animal Care
SalaryΒ£14,976 yearly
LocationMidlands
PostcodeDE65 6NR
Start date26 Oct 2026
Apply by24 Oct 2026
QualificationAnimal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Training providerhaddon training limited
Job ID50202
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About the role

🐾 Animal Caretaker Extraordinaire 🐾

Ready to get your paws dirty and make a real difference in the lives of our furry friends? We're on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team! If you love animals and are ready for a rewarding, hands-on role, this is the gig for you. πŸ•πŸˆ

What you'll be doing:

  • Dog Walking & Fitness Fanatic: Get those tails wagging! You'll be providing exciting walks and exercise for our canine companions. πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸ’¨
  • Feeding & TLC: Ensure all our residents, from the tiniest kitten to the biggest hound, are happy, fed, and well-cared for. 🍲❀️
  • Sparkling Sanctuaries: Keep our kennels, catteries, and living spaces spotless. Think pristine and paws-itively hygienic! ✨
  • Hygiene & Welfare Champion: Uphold our top-notch standards for cleanliness and animal well-being. Your commitment ensures our animals are healthy and thriving. βœ…
  • Grooming Guru (Assistance): Lend a hand with bathing and grooming, making sure our animals look and feel their best. πŸ›βœ‚οΈ
  • Site Superstars: Help keep our whole environment looking sharp, from weeding flower beds to tidying up outdoor areas. 🌿🌳
  • Cleanup Crew Captain: No mess too big or small – you'll be on top of cleaning up after our beloved animals. 🧼
  • Vigilant Wellbeing Watcher: Keep a keen eye on our animals, noting their moods and any concerns, and reporting them to our senior team. πŸ‘€πŸ‘‚
  • Exceptional Animal Attention: Provide the best possible care and dedicated attention to every single animal on site. They'll love you for it! πŸ₯°

Are you:

  • Passionate about animals?
  • Reliable and responsible?
  • Happy to work outdoors and get a bit messy?
  • A team player?

If this sounds like your dream role, we want to hear from you! πŸŽ‰

Key responsibilities

  • Walking and exercising dogs
  • Feeding and caring for dogs and cats
  • Cleaning kennels, catteries, and animal accommodation
  • Maintaining high standards of hygiene and animal welfare
  • Monitoring the wellbeing of animals and reporting concerns to senior staff