Animal care assistant Work, Jobs in East Ilsley (with Salaries)

Animal Keeper & Customer Service Assistant
Widmer Feeds Country Store —Princes Risborough
- £24,420 - £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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- £22,568.00 - £26,436.80 a year
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
- Care plans
- Employee discount
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IVC —Newbury
- Up to £28,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Animal Keeper & Customer Service Assistant

Widmer Feeds Country Store
Princes Risborough

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£24,420 - £25,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Store discount
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Bilingual
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Customer service
Animal care
Communication skills

Full job description

Company Overview

Widmer Feeds is a family-run pet shop and tack store established in 1988. We offer a wide range of products for pets including cats, dogs, small animals, chickens, ducks, and horses. Our store also features a large selection of country clothing and rider wear from top brands, serving the needs of pet owners and country lifestyle enthusiasts.

Animal Keeper & Customer Service Assistant

Full-Time | 5 Days per Week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
8:45am – 5:00pm

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our team in a varied and rewarding role that combines animal care, retail and customer service.

This is a hands-on position working across our Farm Park and Pet Store, helping to provide excellent standards of animal welfare while delivering outstanding customer experiences. No two days are the same, and you'll play an important role in ensuring both our animals and visitors receive the very best care and attention.

Key Responsibilities

Animal Care

Daily care and welfare of farm animals including sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas and donkeys.
Feeding, cleaning, health monitoring and maintaining high welfare standards.
Assisting with the care of small animals, poultry, reptiles and aviary birds within the pet store.
Maintaining clean, safe and well-presented animal enclosures and visitor areas.
Supporting educational and interactive animal experiences for visitors.

Animal care will make up approximately 40% of the role.

Customer Service & Retail

Providing a warm, welcoming and knowledgeable experience for customers.
Operating the till and processing customer purchases.
Advising customers on pet care products and animal welfare requirements.
Assisting customers in selecting appropriate products for their pets.
Receiving, unpacking and merchandising stock deliveries.
Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised retail environment.
Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of both the pet store and farm park.

What We're Looking For

Essential

Previous experience caring for animals.
Confidence interacting with customers of all ages.
A genuine interest in animal welfare and pet care.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable, hardworking and willing to undertake a variety of tasks.
Comfortable regularly lifting and moving products weighing up to 20kg.

Desirable

Experience working with farm animals, particularly sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas or donkeys.
Previous retail or customer-facing experience.
Level 2 Animal Care qualification or equivalent.
Experience working in a farm park, pet store, zoo, equestrian or agricultural environment.

Personal Qualities

Friendly and approachable.
Positive and proactive attitude.
Well organised with good attention to detail.
Passionate about providing excellent animal care and customer service.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions when required.

What We Offer

A varied role working with a wide range of animals.
Opportunities to develop animal husbandry and customer service skills.
A supportive and friendly team environment.
The chance to make a positive difference to both animals and customers every day.

Pay: £24,420.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Store discount

Application question(s):

Do you have a qualification in animal care or management?

Experience:

animal husbandry: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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