Kennel Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Kennel Assistant to join our team and provide excellent care for our animals. The successful candidate will be responsible for feeding, exercising, and providing general care for the animals in our kennel. This position requires a compassionate individual who is comfortable working with all types of animals and has a strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will also have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and maintain kennels, cages, and other areas.
- Provide basic care for animals such as feeding, grooming, and exercising.
- Ensure that all animals are safe and secure in their enclosures.
- Monitor the health of animals and report any changes to the veterinarian.
- Assist with the transport of animals to and from veterinary appointments.
- Keep records of animal care activities.
- Provide customer service to pet owners.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: £7.49-£10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Horley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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 Assistant roles across 4Paws Kennels'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 £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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