Dog Work, Jobs in Lavenham, Sfk (with Salaries)

Kennel Worker
Knights Kennels —Stowmarket
- From £14 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
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Cat Sitter, Small Animal Sitter & Dog Walker
Cosy Cats & Critters: Pet Sitting Services —Ipswich
- From £13.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Time management
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Part Time Kennel & Cattery Assistant
Westlodge Pet Hotel —Hildersham
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
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Dog Groomer
Pawfect Trim Dog Grooming —Colchester
- From £14 an hour
- Part-time
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- Customer service
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Part time Dog groomer
Pawfect Stylz —Colchester
- £13 - £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Barks & Bangs —Colchester
- £12.21 - £32.25 an hour
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The Brett Lee Trust —Ipswich
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Kennel Worker

Knights Kennels -
Stowmarket

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £14 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Driving
Animal handling
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and responsible Dog Handler to join our team. We are after someone who is able to work an on-call rota shift, which will include nights, weekends & bank holidays. We are ideally looking for someone who has dog handling experience but full training will be given. You must be over 25 for insurance purposes.

We are after someone who can keep a calm head under pressure, ability to think on their feet and use their initiative. This job involves transporting and handling of dogs between our sites. This job can involve distressing situations so you must be able to remain professional at all times. You will be handling a range of dogs so you must be confident and competent in handling dogs of different temperaments.

This job requires you to be physically fit, have good written and verbal communication skills, full manual driving licence, attention to detail, listen to and follow instructions.

Alongside dog handling you will also help out with general kennel duties

Responsibilities

Assist in the daily care and feeding of dogs, ensuring their health and hygiene are maintained.
Handle dogs during veterinary examinations.
Monitor dogs’ behaviour and progress, providing feedback to trainers or supervisors.
Ensure the safety of both dogs and staff during handling and training activities.
Maintain cleanliness of kennels, training areas, and equipment used in dog management.
Observe and report any health concerns or behavioural issues to senior staff promptly.
Transporting dogs between our sites using our fleet of vehicles
Be available for overnight on-call shifts on a rota basis. More information on this will be provided at the interview.
Maintain the cleanliness of our fleet of vehicles

Skills

Genuine passion for working with dogs.
Previous experience with dog handling or training is advantageous but not essential; willingness to learn is key.
Good organisational skills with the ability to follow instructions accurately.
Strong communication skills to effectively interact with dogs, colleagues, and clients.
Patience, calmness, and a caring attitude towards animals of all temperaments.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and handle physically demanding tasks.
Basic knowledge of canine behaviour and health is desirable but not mandatory; training will be provided.

Pay: From £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Stowmarket, Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

What professional dog handling experience do you have? (this does not include your own pets)
Are you available overnight for emergency call-outs on a rota basis?

Experience:

Animal handling: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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