Kennel Care Assistant Apprenticeship
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Company Oakwood Park Kennels
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Location RG40 3YZ
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £15,808.00 per year
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Sector Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref NAS-2000061881
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Application Deadline Date 30/11/2026
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Start Date 15/12/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week 8.20am - 5.30pm including 2 short breaks and 1 hour lunch. Average 38 hours per week over 7 days. Working days to be confirmed, rota will include weekends and Bank Holidays. Christmas and New Year working is normally shared between all staff.
Brief Description
This is a practical apprenticeship with most training being hands on experience with our team.
We are offering an opportunity to gain experience with a wide variety of dogs, all shapes, sizes and breeds.
Invaluable to anyone wanting to go on to work with dogs whether in a kennels environment or any dog handling role.
Training to be Provided
Depending on existing qualifications if any, Level 2 Work Based Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship.
Training will be onsite at Oakwood Park Kennels and online with The College of Animal Welfare (CAW).
Anticipated that online training will be half or one day per week.
Future Prospects
Possibility of permanent role after the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
- All aspects of maintaining kennels hygiene to a high standard and complying with licensing guidelines. Cleaning kennels and runs, beds and bedding as well as exercise areas
- Feeding, exercising, monitoring health and well-being of all dogs boarding
- Customer interaction on dogs’ arrival and departure handovers
Other Information
This role has a two months probationary period before you start the on-line study.
You must have your own transport to get to our location.
Working with animals is an all-weather task. Many tasks are repetitive but still require a high standard at all times. Shift work including weekends and bank holidays is not optional.
You must also be self motivated and take pride in your own work. Having a good work ethic and being reliable is also essential. In addition, we are only looking for people who have a genuine interest in and affection for dogs of ALL shapes and sizes.