Summary
The Country Mutt is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Level 2 Animal Care Apprentice to join their friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves dogs and wants to gain hands-on experience in animal care, welfare and day-to-day dog care while working towards a recognised qualification.
What you will do at work
Daily duties include (but not be limited to):
- Walking the dogs
- Playing with the dogs
- Providing enrichment
- Keeping areas clean and sanitary
- Customer service
Training
- All training will be provided on-site during your paid working hours
- Your day-to-day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in-person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach
- You will be working towards achieving your Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare apprenticeship
- 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
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4) – desired
About this employer
The Country Mutt is passionate about dogs and providing the best possible care. They are a 5-star, animal-welfare-licensed business with Wiltshire Council and have a lovely team of employees, dogs and owners. This is the ideal opportunity for someone looking to start a career in animal care and welfare!
After this apprenticeship
Opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 Animal Care and Welfare Manager qualification.
Things to consider
The centre is not on a main bus route so you must be able to make your own way here each day without relying on public transport.