Animal care assistant Work, Jobs in Edinburgh, Sct (with Salaries)

Kennel Assistant
Woodside Boarding Kennels —North Berwick
- From £12.21 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- English
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University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Executive Assistant
Pet Blood Bank UK —Dunfermline
- From £19,665.71 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Parliamentary Assistant | Office of Lara Bird MP (Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Scottish National Party (SNP) —Edinburgh
- £28,114 - £45,141 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Organisational skills
14d

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Kennel Assistant

Woodside Boarding Kennels
North Berwick

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time | Zero hours contract
From £12.21 an hour

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Heavy lifting
Customer service
Veterinary experience
English
Driving
Animal care
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Kennel Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and welfare, providing essential support in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our furry guests. This role involves direct interaction with animals and their owners, ensuring that all pets receive the highest standard of care during their stay.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care for animals in the kennel, including feeding, grooming, and exercising pets.
Maintain cleanliness of kennels and common areas by performing regular cleaning duties.
Monitor the health and behaviour of animals, reporting any concerns to management.
Assist with the check-in and check-out process for pet owners, providing excellent customer service.
Handle heavy lifting when moving animals or cleaning equipment as necessary.
Follow all safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for both animals and staff.

Skills

Previous experience in veterinary settings or animal care is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of animal behaviour and needs.
Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks associated with animal care.
Excellent customer service skills to interact positively with pet owners.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
A compassionate attitude towards animals and a commitment to their welfare.
Confident driving a large transit van
Knowledge of the East Lothian is preferred, not required

If you are passionate about animal care and are looking for a rewarding position within a supportive team, we encourage you to apply for the Kennel Assistant role today!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

North Berwick EH39 5LF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Professional Animal Care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Location:

North Berwick EH39 5LF (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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