Dog jobs in Dulverton

Part-time – 1–2 days per week, with additional cover required

We are looking for a reliable, responsible and caring Kennel & Cattery Assistant to join our small team.

This is a hands-on role involving the daily care of dogs and cats, cleaning, exercise and enrichment, as well as providing a friendly and professional service to our customers.

The Role

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Caring for dogs and cats in our care, ensuring their health, safety and wellbeing
• Feeding animals according to individual requirements
• Exercising and interacting with dogs, including walking and play
• Providing appropriate enrichment and individual attention
• Monitoring animals and reporting any concerns regarding health or behaviour
• Cleaning kennels, cattery units, litter trays, food bowls and other areas to a high standard
• Washing bedding and carrying out general and deep-cleaning duties
• Welcoming customers and assisting with check-ins and check-outs
• Answering the telephone and dealing with customer enquiries
• Completing daily care records and basic administration
• Following company procedures, licensing requirements and health & safety standards
• Working independently when required, including occasional lone working

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, dependable and genuinely committed to the role
• Looking for regular, ongoing part-time employment, rather than an occasional or temporary job
• Naturally caring and confident around animals
• Calm, patient and able to handle animals appropriately
• Comfortable with physical work and working outdoors in all weather
• Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Friendly, professional and confident when dealing with customers
• Able to use initiative and work independently
• Available to provide additional cover when required
• Someone who takes pride in their work and understands the responsibility involved in caring for animals

Previous experience working with animals is desirable, but a genuine passion for animal welfare and the right attitude are equally important.

Hours & Flexibility

This is a part-time position of approximately 1–2 days per week, this will generally be Friday and Saturday, subject to change with demand and with the potential for additional hours.

Flexibility and availability are essential. You will be expected to provide additional cover for staff holidays, sickness and particularly busy periods, sometimes at short notice.

The role includes weekends, bank holidays and occasional lone working, so applicants should have sufficient flexibility in their other commitments to accommodate this when required.

Please only apply if you are looking for a reliable, ongoing part-time position and are able to make the role a genuine commitment.

This is an important role within our small team, and we are looking for someone who is dependable, takes responsibility seriously and takes pride in maintaining the high standards of care and service that Lapford Lodge provides.

To apply: Please send us your CV along with a brief covering message explaining your experience with animals and why you would be suited to the role.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 8.5 – 17.0 per week

Work Location: In person