Kennel Assistant

  • Wise Employment
  • Baldock, Hertfordshire
  • Jun 04, 2025
Seasonal Trades & Services

Job Description

Wise Employment are looking for a Kennel Worker to join a fantastic company in Baldock. This part-time, temp-to-perm position offers a unique and fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of stray and unwanted dogs. This role offers £12.60ph along with some fantastic benefits.

This is a hands-on, varied position that includes:

  • Maintenance and cleanliness of the kennel facilities
  • Temperament testing and behaviour assessments
  • Administering treatments and monitoring animal welfare
  • Working with partner organisations to rehome suitable dogs
  • Supporting animal handlers and liaising with veterinary services
  • Accurately maintaining records and documentation

Some weekend work is required as part of the role.

What We re Looking For as a Kennel Worker:

We re seeking someone with:

  • Proven experience in kennel management and animal husbandry
  • Excellent handling skills, a calm approach, and canine first aid experience
  • A caring and sympathetic attitude to the animals in our care
  • Confidence in temperament testing (training will be provided)
  • Team spirit and the ability to support others in the unit
  • Competency with IT systems and strong attention to detail
  • Animal care qualifications are desirable but not essential

If you have what it takes, then please apply via this job board as soon as possible