Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a senior kennel assistant to join our small team at The Dog House & Grooming Room.

We are a 5 star luxury boarding kennels, based between Filby and Ormesby, providing canine accommodation for both day care and longer stays, with an on-site grooming salon.

You will be working in both the kennels and in the reception area. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Kennels:

Assisting guests on arrival and departure for their kennel bookings; Taking payments for kennel and grooming customers; Cleaning and disinfecting kennels during exercises and after departure; Preparing kennels for arriving guests; Cleaning and maintenance of the common areas; Feeding dogs to owners specifications; Administering medication to dogs where necessary; Monitoring and recording dogs behaviour, feeding, medication and toilet habits. Reporting any changes or concerns to supervisors; Cleaning kennels, exercise runs and common areas; Supervising junior members of staff.
Reception:

Taking kennel bookings and grooming appointments; Taking payments for grooming and kennel bookings; Maintaining record keeping for kennel bookings, grooming appointments and takings; Answering phone calls and voicemails. Replying to text/WhatsApp/Facebook messages. replying to emails; Scheduling grooming appointments;
Shift patterns are 7:30 am to 2:00 pm and/or 4:30 pm until at least 7:00 pm. Extra shifts will be available for sickness/holiday cover. Initially, the contract is to cover maternity leave but may lead to permanent employment.

You must be comfortable handling dogs of all sizes, breeds and ages independently. Experience of walking or owning dogs is an advantage.

Own car & driving license necessary.

Applicants with an animal management qualification

(or previous kennel experience)

highly desired.

Hourly rate dependent on experience.

Only applications received by Indeed will be considered.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21-13.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 16 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person