Dog jobs in Calstock

Are you a keen dog and animal enthusiast? Ponies, sheep, dogs, goats and chickens!

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our small, dedicated Dog and Animal Care Team for fixed term maternity cover with the potential for a permeant position.

This is not your average traditionally thought of dog care and animal care role – we have so much to offer!

You’ll get to work with top dogs, developing and honing your skills in dog care where we can offer plenty of opportunity for you to grow your passion and knowledge. You get to work within a tight knit small dedicated team whose sole responsibility it is to ensure that animals are well cared for to the highest standard and kept in tip top condition for training and sports.

On top of working with dogs we have goats, chickens, sheep and ponies and so if you have experience of working with horses in some capacity this is a bonus. This role will also require some help with cottage cleaning to help the team who carry out the cleaning changeovers of our onsite self catering holiday cottages which make up our hours on a Friday and keep our team in house.

Duties include:
All animal care
Keeping dogs fit
Sports care for dogs
General day to day animal husbandry and care for all of our animals
Grooming
Cleaning regimes

Who we are looking for:
You like being outside. You enjoy being on your feet. You’ll be someone who loves to get stuck in, you are a go-getter! You are a yay-sayer! You have a positive mental attitude. Professional etiquette is a must. You’ll have a tonne of enthusiasm and a zest for learning new things. You'll have boundless energy and be able to carry out tasks that are sometimes physically demanding. We need you to be adaptable, flexible, a solution seeker and you’ll also need to show initiative.

Prior experience in animals and animal care of some kind is essential. Full training of all required tasks will be given. Start date available immediately or within 2 months at the very latest.

Hours:
25-35 hours a week, will include mornings, evenings and weekends. Typically working 5 days a week, however hours may vary week to week depending on the care needs of the dogs.

Typically between the hours of 7am and 9pm window for animal care.
Pay:
Starting at £11.50 per hour, negotiable depending on experience.

MUST have valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.

We are based just outside of Okehampton.

To apply please send us your c.v. and a covering letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.

Interview will often include an opportunity to trial a half day in role if you are successful to see whether it is a mutual good fit.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Work Location: In person