Kennel and Cattery Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hours - 42.5 per week BETWEEN MONDAY-SUNDAY, 8.00am - 5.30pm
The role is a full-time post and the candidate must be available to work 365 days a year including weekends, public and school holidays.
Hours may vary during peak periods
We have a position available for a Kennel & Cattery Assistant to join our team in a busy boarding kennels. Duties including cleaning, exercising, feeding and giving medication and the overall daily care of the animals boarded. You will also be required to contribute to the general tidiness and presentation of the kennels and be at ease with liaising with clients. This job is ideal for someone who likes to work outdoors and wants to gain valuable experience working with dogs and cats.
Applicants must be hard working and reliable and have previous experience working with animals or have successfully completed a recognised Animal Care/Management course level 3.
Previous experience working with animals does not include your own pets and this will not be considered as relevant experience.
Applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance and be prepared to work weekends, bank holidays and school holiday periods. Please ensure that you have transport and are able to arrive on time for work on any of these days before applying.
NO ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £8.00-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Experience:
- Pet Care Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kennel and Cattery Assistant roles across Star Boarding Kennels LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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