animal care technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
We are professional, agile, customer-centric and our goal is to Find someone who is professional, clean, tidy and good with animals .
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Casual work attire
- Flexible working hours
- On-the-job training
We are looking for a Kennel Assistant to join our team and provide care for our furry guests. The successful candidate will be responsible for feeding, exercising, and providing companionship to the animals in our care. This position requires a compassionate individual who is comfortable working with animals of all sizes and breeds. The Kennel Assistant must also be able to clean and maintain the kennel, as well as assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and taking payments.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and maintain kennels and cages.
- Monitor animal health and behaviour.
- Provide food and water to animals.
- Administer medications as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Maintain records of animal care.
- Provide basic grooming services, such as brushing fur and trimming nails.
- Assist with the transport of animals to veterinary appointments.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Volunteer
Part-time hours: 0-30 per week
Salary: £5.28-£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lytham Saint Annes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/06/2023
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 St Anne’s kennels and cattery'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 £10 - £5 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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