Animal Care Apprentice - Doggy Day Care

  • Company The Country Mutt
  • Location CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5LD
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector Agriculture, environmental and animal care
  • Ref NAS-2000061010
  • Application Deadline Date 24/11/2026
  • Start Date 30/11/2026
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week Monday - Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Brief Description

The Country Mutt is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Level 2 Animal Care Apprentice to join their friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves dogs and wants to gain hands-on experience in animal care, welfare and day-to-day dog care while working towards a recognised qualification. 

Training to be Provided

  • All training will be provided on-site during your paid working hours
  • Your day-to-day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in-person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach
  • You will be working towards achieving your Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare apprenticeship
  • You may need to work towards achieving your level 1 or 2 maths and/ or English Functional Skills qualifications if required, but Haddon training will support you through this 

Future Prospects

Opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 Animal Care and Welfare Manager qualification.

Vacancy Detail

Daily duties include (but not be limited to):

  • Walking the dogs
  • Playing with the dogs
  • Providing enrichment
  • Keeping areas clean and sanitary
  • Customer service

Other Information

The centre is not on a main bus route so you must be able to make your own way here each day without relying on public transport. 

Ready to start your adventure?