Kennel Care Assistant Apprenticeship

Oakwood Park Kennels · Wokingham, UK

Salary
£15,808 to £25,114.96 a year
Level
Level 2
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Closes
30 Nov 2026
Qualification
Level 2 Work Based Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship
Training provider
THE COLLEGE OF ANIMAL WELFARE LIMITED

About the role

Oakwood Park Kennels is offering a Kennel Care Assistant Apprenticeship. This role involves all aspects of maintaining kennel hygiene to a high standard, complying with licensing guidelines, and cleaning kennels, runs, beds, and exercise areas. You will be responsible for feeding, exercising, and monitoring the health and well-being of all boarding dogs. Customer interaction is also a key part of the role, including handling dog arrivals and departures. The apprenticeship is for 1 year and 2 months, with a Level 2 Work Based Animal Care and Welfare Assistant qualification expected. Training will be a blend of on-site at Oakwood Park Kennels and online with The College of Animal Welfare (CAW).

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English: 4/C or Equivalent, GCSE Maths: 4/C or Equivalent, Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Dog Handling, Physical Fitness, Common sense, Ability to work independently

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