Dog Wellbeing Technician: Care & Health Expert

Guide Dogs; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Real Living Wage Employer

Flex pot for flexible benefits

Buy/sell annual leave

Discounts and cash-back scheme

Pension scheme with employer match

Job summary

Guide Dogs in Leeds seeks a proactive Dog Wellbeing Technician to ensure high standards of canine health and welfare. You will support colleagues and volunteers, delivering care and behaviour coaching in a kennel environment.

The role is based on-site at our Leeds office, 35 hours per week with rotating shifts (8am-4pm, 10am-6pm), Monday to Friday. A relevant animal care qualification and driving ability are preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualification in animal care or equivalent relevant work-based experience.
• Able to travel and handle dogs of various breeds and temperaments.
• Experience in a kennel environment or customer-facing setting.

Responsibilities

• Care for a group of dogs in a kennel setting, meeting routine needs.
• Follow national dog wellbeing practices and provide health care as needed.
• Monitor wellbeing, identify concerns and escalate promptly.

Skills

Dog handling

Kennel experience

Health monitoring

Behaviour support

Record keeping

Education

Animal care qualification

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Guide Dogs in Leeds seeks a proactive Dog Wellbeing Technician to ensure high standards of canine health and welfare. You will support colleagues and volunteers, delivering care and behaviour coaching in a kennel environment.

The role is based on-site at our Leeds office, 35 hours per week with rotating shifts (8am-4pm, 10am-6pm), Monday to Friday. A relevant animal care qualification and driving ability are preferred.