Dog Care Apprentice: Play, Learn & Grow

KEITS Training Services Limited; Tetford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

KEITS Training Services Limited invites applications for a Dog Day Care Assistant Apprentice (Pooch’s Yard) in Thetford. The role offers full training toward a Level 2 Animal Care Apprenticeship, with a supportive team overseeing dog care, play activities, feeding plans, and daily centre maintenance.

Ideal candidates are passionate about dogs, eager to learn, and prepared to undertake routine duties including toileting and cleaning.

Qualifications

• A passion for animal care and canine welfare.
• Willingness to work with dogs of all shapes and sizes.
• Willingness to learn and take on varied tasks.
• Comfort with cleaning and maintenance tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor play and behaviour among dogs.
• Learn about appropriate play behaviours in a day care setting.
• Participate in and lead group activities and games with dogs.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the centre.
• Assist with feeding dogs following a feeding plan.
• Take dogs out for toilet breaks.
• Monitor the health and wellbeing of dogs.
• Clean communal and public areas.
• Assist with meet and greets.

Skills

Animal care

Dog welfare

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

KEITS Training Services Limited invites applications for a Dog Day Care Assistant Apprentice (Pooch’s Yard) in Thetford. The role offers full training toward a Level 2 Animal Care Apprenticeship, with a supportive team overseeing dog care, play activities, feeding plans, and daily centre maintenance.

Ideal candidates are passionate about dogs, eager to learn, and prepared to undertake routine duties including toileting and cleaning.