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Job Post Details

Kennel Assistant - job post

Highwood Boarding Kennels
Highwood Road, Uttoxeter ST14 8PT
From £12.85 an hour - Permanent, Full-time
Responded to 75% or more applications in the past 30 days, typically within 3 days.

Job details

Pay

  • From £12.85 an hour

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekend availability

Location

Highwood Road, Uttoxeter ST14 8PT

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Full job description

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic Kennel Assistant to join our team on a 4–5 day per weekbasis.

About the Role:
This is a varied position involving both hands-on animal care and office support.

Responsibilities include:

  • Cleaning and maintaining kennels to a high standard.
  • Feeding, exercising, and caring for dogs.
  • Monitoring the health and wellbeing of the dogs and reporting any concerns.
  • Providing excellent care and attention to each dog.
  • Assisting with general kennel duties and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
  • One day per week will be spent in the office, assisting with administrative tasks such as answering calls, managing bookings, customer enquiries, and general administration.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with dogs is essential.
  • A genuine passion for animal welfare.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.
  • Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Hours:

  • 4–5 days per week.
  • One day per week in the office.
  • Weekend and bank holiday work will be required on a rota basis.

If you're passionate about dogs, have previous experience working with them, and are looking for a rewarding and varied role, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience.

Pay: From £12.85 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • Animal care: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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