Animal care and welfare apprenticeship
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Company: Cherry Tree Kennels
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Location: UK, RH17 6PP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000042616
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Application Deadline Date: 14/08/2026
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Start Date: 20/08/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: 4 days on 4 days off Monday - Sunday rotating basis (Shift work) 7.30am - 3.30pm or 11.30am to 7.30pm Exact shifts to be confirmed
Brief Description
Cherry Tree Kennels is an animal boarding and day care facility for dogs, cats and other small animals. We are looking for an enthusiastic, animal loving apprentice to join the team to help support with the day-to-day running of the kennels. You will be walking dogs, washing animals, plus much more.
Training to be Provided
Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification provided through Haddon Training.
Future Prospects
If the right apprentice gains good grades and fits in well with the team, there would be the prospect of full-time employment and always opportunities to further their careers.
Vacancy Detail
We are an animal boarding and day care facility with spaces for 140 dogs, 25 cats and other small animal boarding and day care facilities.
We are looking for enthusiastic animal loving apprentices who are keen to gain a Level 2 Animal Care apprenticeship. The right candidate needs to love being with animals and work well with within the team.
Jobs will include:
- Cleaning kennels
- Walking dogs
- Washing animals
- Feeding
- Giving medication
- Keeping the facilities and area clean and tidy
Must love animals, be flexible, hardworking, like shift work. Due to shifts and limited public transport at certain times please ensure you can arrive on time. Working well within a team is absolutely a must.
If the right apprentice gains good grades and fits in well with the team, there would be the prospect of full-time employment and always opportunities for further their careers.
Other Information
Due to shifts and limited public transport at certain times please ensure you are able to arrive on time.