animal care technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Kennel Assistant to join our team and provide care for our animals. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing daily care for the animals, including feeding, cleaning, exercising, and dealing with customers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the animal care industry and make a difference in the lives of our furry friends.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and maintain kennels and cages.
- Feed and water animals.
- Provide exercise for animals.
- Monitor animal health and behaviour.
- Ensure that all animals are properly identified and tagged.
- Complete booking forms and take payments from clients.
- General cleaning and basic maintenance of work areas.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: From £7.45 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Applicant should be able to get to our location by car due to our location
Experience:
- Kennel or cattery: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 19/06/2023
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:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for animal care technician roles across Huntsman's Dog and Cat Hotel'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 .
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 £15,496 / yr bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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