Animal Carer (Permanent)

UK Mission Enterprise; Dalham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Mission Enterprise is seeking an Animal Carer (Permanent) to look after dogs, cats and rabbits, managing feeding, exercise and daily care while upholding high cleanliness in cages and habitats.

You will supervise an Assistant Animal Carer, liaise with local pet shops and suppliers, and ensure health and safety policies are followed. Candidates should have animal care experience, a UK driving licence, and proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role working with animals.
• Relevant animal care qualification.
• Full, valid UK drivers’ licence
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (Essential)

Responsibilities

• Feed animals including dogs, cats, and rabbits regularly with the correct food quantities.
• Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards in all indoor and outdoor cages and habitats.
• Wash and clean all food and water bowls, blankets, and beds regularly.
• Ensure all animals, particularly dogs, are exercised and played with regularly.
• Bathe, brush, and groom animals to ensure they are clean and presentable.
• Check animals for injury or sickness regularly and take ill animals to a veterinarian promptly.
• Administer medicines or treatments to animals that are unwell according to veterinarian instructions.
• Keep an adequate supply of animal-related items and maintain stock levels.
• Establish relationships and liaise with local pet shops and suppliers.
• Supervise the Assistant Animal Carer to ensure a high level of service.
• Communicate relevant information to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures, particularly regarding health and safety.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
• Any tasks or responsibilities as requested by management within the scope of the position.

Skills

Animal care experience

UK driving licence

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

Animal care qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Animal Carer (Permanent)

Key Responsibilities:

• Feed animals including dogs, cats, and rabbits regularly with the correct food quantities.
• Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards in all indoor and outdoor cages and habitats.
• Wash and clean all food and water bowls, blankets, and beds regularly.
• Ensure all animals, particularly dogs, are exercised and played with regularly.
• Bathe, brush, and groom animals to ensure they are clean and presentable.
• Check animals for injury or sickness regularly and take ill animals to a veterinarian promptly.
• Administer medicines or treatments to animals that are unwell according to veterinarian instructions.
• Keep an adequate supply of animal-related items and maintain stock levels.
• Establish relationships and liaise with local pet shops and suppliers.
• Supervise the Assistant Animal Carer to ensure a high level of service.
• Communicate relevant information to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures, particularly regarding health and safety.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
• Any tasks or responsibilities as requested by management within the scope of the position.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven experience in a similar role working with animals.
• Relevant animal care qualification.
• Full, valid UK drivers’ licence
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (Essential)