Animal care Work, Jobs in Highbridge, Som (with Salaries)

Canine Care Assistant
Wags & Whiskers Pet Hotel & Spa —Highbridge
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Medication administration
- Computer literacy
- Travel
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Zero Hours Animal Keeper
Puxton Park —North Somerset
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Communication skills
- School
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Store Colleague
Pets at Home —Bridgwater
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Canine Care - Shift Leader
Wags & Whiskers Pet Hotel & Spa —Highbridge
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Medication administration
- Computer literacy
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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11d
Lead Calf & Youngstock Rearer
Newley Farm —Taunton
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Travel
- In-person
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Kennel Assistant
Tynevermoor —Kenn
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Cleaning
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Herdsperson
Brue Valley Farms —Glastonbury
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Dog Walker Needed – Weekdays 9am-2pm | Immediate Start Available
Clifton Dog Walking —Bristol
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
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9d
Herd Manager
Brue Valley Farms —Baltonsborough
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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8d
Quality Technician
Pets Choice Ltd —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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14d
Head of Logistics - Pet Drugs Online
IVC —Bristol
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
Operations Director – Pet Drugs Online
IVC —Bristol
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
Store Manager
Jollyes Pets —Yeovil
- £37,000 - £38,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Training & development
- Retail management
- Life insurance
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Deputy Manager
Jollyes Pets —Newport
- £28,038 a year
- Weekend availability
- Training & development
- Retail management
- Leadership
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Canine Care Assistant
Wags & Whiskers Pet Hotel & Spa —Highbridge
Full UK driving licence and reliable personal transport. An appropriate Level 2 or higher Ofqual-regulated qualification in Animal Care, Animal Management,…
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Zero Hours Animal Keeper
Puxton Park —North Somerset
Candidates must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and either have prior experience operating a tractor or be willing to undertake appropriate training to…
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Canine Care Assistant

Wags & Whiskers Pet Hotel & Spa -
Highbridge

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Job details

Zero hours contract
£12.71 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Guest check-in and check-out
Driving Licence
Medication administration
Computer literacy
GCSE
Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Animal care
Infection control cleaning
Communication skills
Working with pets

Full job description

Canine Care Assistant – Dog Boarding & Daycare

Location: Wags & Whiskers Pet Hotel & Spa, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3QA

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Guaranteed hours: Minimum 25 hours per week, with additional hours potentially available

About the Role

Wags & Whiskers Pet Hotel & Spa is a licensed dog boarding and daycare facility based at Brent Farm in Highbridge.

We are recruiting a qualified, reliable and dependable Canine Care Assistant to work under the direction of our Shift Leaders and help maintain the welfare, safety and comfort of every dog in our care.

This is a physically active, hands-on position. A substantial part of the role involves cleaning boarding suites, handling soiled bedding, preparing food and working directly with dogs of different breeds, sizes and temperaments.

Key Responsibilities

Canine Care

Provide attentive and compassionate care to boarding and daycare dogs.
Follow individual feeding, exercise, enrichment and medication instructions.
Ensure every dog has fresh water, suitable food and a clean, comfortable living space.
Monitor each dog’s health, behaviour and general wellbeing.
Recognise and promptly report signs of illness, injury, fear, stress or abnormal behaviour.
Safely handle unfamiliar dogs of different breeds, sizes and temperaments.
Assist with nervous, strong or reactive dogs in accordance with company procedures.
Administer prescribed medication when trained and authorised to do so.
Maintain accurate feeding, exercise, medication and welfare records.

Cleaning and Facility Standards

Clean and disinfect boarding suites, exercise areas and shared spaces.
Deal routinely with urine, faeces, vomit, soiled bedding and other animal-related waste.
Complete laundry, including washing, drying and returning bedding and towels.
Follow infection-control procedures, product instructions and cleaning schedules.
Keep food-preparation, storage and animal-care areas clean and organised.
Report maintenance issues, damaged equipment and stock shortages.

Team and Operational Support

Follow instructions and daily task allocations provided by the Shift Leader.
Work cooperatively with colleagues to complete the daily care schedule.
Provide clear handovers and communicate welfare or operational concerns promptly.
Assist with customer check-ins and check-outs when required.
Support basic administration, record-keeping and customer communication.
Follow company policies, health and safety procedures and licensing requirements.

Essential Requirements

An appropriate Level 2 or higher Ofqual-regulated qualification in Animal Care, Animal Management, Veterinary Assistance or a closely related subject.
Practical experience caring for and handling dogs.
Confidence working with unfamiliar dogs of different breeds and sizes.
Ability to recognise signs of illness, injury, fear and stress.
Willingness to undertake all cleaning duties and deal regularly with animal waste and soiled bedding.
Strong attendance, punctuality and employment reliability.
Ability to follow structured procedures and complete tasks accurately.
Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Physical capability to undertake an active role, carry supplies and assist with the safe movement of dogs, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
Full UK driving licence and reliable personal transport.
Right to work in the United Kingdom.
Availability for early starts, weekends and bank holidays.

Desirable Experience

Previous employment in dog boarding, daycare, kennels, veterinary practice, rescue or another professional animal-care environment.
Experience handling nervous, strong or reactive dogs.
Experience administering animal medication.
Customer service or reception experience.
Basic computer, booking-system and administrative skills.

Location and Travel

Applicants must be able to travel reliably to TA9 3QA for shifts beginning as early as 6:30 am.

Successful applicants must either:

Already live within approximately 30 minutes of the hotel; or
Have a genuine plan to relocate within that distance before starting work.

Accommodation options can be discussed with candidates who are considering relocation.

Working Pattern

The business operates 365 days a year. Shifts may include:

Morning shifts beginning at 6:30 am
Afternoon or evening shifts
Full-day shifts
Rotational weekends
Bank holidays shared across the team

Rotas are issued in advance where possible, but flexibility is required because of the nature of animal care.

What We Offer

Permanent contract
Minimum 25 guaranteed hours per week
Additional hours may be available
Company pension, subject to eligibility
Employee discount
Free on-site parking
Role-specific training and continuing development
Potential progression within the business
Accommodation options can be discussed for candidates considering relocation

Application Requirements

Please ensure your application clearly states:

The complete title and awarding organisation of your animal-care qualification
Your practical or professional dog-handling experience
Your current postcode and expected journey time to TA9 3QA
Your availability for early starts, weekends and bank holidays
Your notice period and earliest potential start date

Qualification certificates and employment references will be requested before appointment.

Work location: In person

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
On-site parking

Experience:

Dog Boarding: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Animal Mgmt/Equivalent Level 2 or above Ofqual Regulated (required)
Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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