Kennel Assistant 2023

Join our team of animal lovers and become part of a caring community at Crowbank! We are passionate about providing the highest standard of care for cats and dogs and are looking for a hard-working and energetic candidate to join us.

Duties:

As a valued member of our team, you'll be responsible for providing essential care to our furry friends. Duties include:

• Cleaning kennels, cattery pens, and communal areas to ensure that our cats and dogs are living in clean, comfortable, and healthy environments.
• Ensuring that cats and dogs in our care are happy and healthy by providing them with the attention and enrichment they need.
• Completing general housekeeping tasks, such as laundry and dishes, to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assisting with various supervised tasks, as needed.

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about animals and has the following qualities:

• Enjoys being outside and is comfortable working with animals of all sizes and breeds.
• Has own transport and is able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekend and weekday shifts.
• Is confident in animal handling/interaction and has animal experience, though it's not required.
• Is able to follow instructions and work well in a small team.
• Has a strong attention to detail and is willing to learn.

Application Considerations:

Before applying, please keep in mind:

• We're open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, seven days a week, so you must be available during these times.
• Our location is not accessible via public transport, so having your own transport is essential.
• This is a physically demanding job, so you must be able to perform duties such as lifting and carrying.
• The position starts as a part-time job, with the possibility of building to a full-time job by the summer.
• A half-day trial shift is required prior to the job offer.
• Direct interaction with cats and dogs is essential, so confidence in animal handling is a must.

At Crowbank, we pride ourselves on being a caring and compassionate team. If you're looking for a job where you can work with like-minded individuals, have fun, and make a difference in the lives of animals, then apply today! We can't wait to meet you.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 10-30 per week

Salary: From £7.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• pet/animal care: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location