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Overview
Apprentice Animal Care Assistant vacancy for a student undertaking an NVQ level 2. Students will be assessed by the College of Animal welfare but will work at
RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Animal Centre
Wade Street
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 1SN
Vacancy description
Trainees will have the opportunity of developing their skills with dogs, cats and a wide variety of small animals.
They will receive on site training not only for animal husbandry but eventually for viewing animals to the public, customer care and assisting with veterinary clinics.
This is a physically demanding role that will require a high level of fitness.
Our Apprentice Animal Care Assistants are required to be able to work in all areas of the Centre. They are rotated between, kennels, cattery and the small animal block. This provides variety for the staff and ensures that they have a rounded knowledge of all species.
The key responsibilities are:
Feeding
Cleaning
Grooming
First Aid
Handling & Restraint
Health & Safety
Customer Care
Dog Walking
Assessing
Using the branch software- Animal Shelter Manager
Administering flea/worm/ and other medication (supervised)
Viewing animals to the public
Working Week- 37.5 hours/week- one day off per week plus alternate weekends
8.30 am- 5.00pm
Closing Date- Friday 16th August 2024
Please send application forms to
clairekendall@rspcahalifaxhuddersfieldbradford.org.uk
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £6.40 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/08/2024