Onsite Pet Welfare and Rehoming Assistant

Blue Cross UK; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days holiday (pro rata with service

Mental wellbeing support

GP access

Job summary

Blue Cross UK is recruiting Pet Welfare Assistants for our Hertfordshire rehoming centre. You will care for dogs, cats and small pets, perform welfare assessments, and support the adoption process with volunteers and staff.

The role offers full-time or part-time hours across a two-week rota, including some weekends and public holidays. Onsite accommodation for pets is provided; you will engage with owners, complete paperwork, and help ensure the welfare standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience with domestic animals and welfare environments.
• Strong customer-focused approach and interaction with the public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organisational skills and ability to record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Care for pets in our Hertfordshire rehoming centre.
• Conduct welfare assessments and rehabilitation plans.
• Prepare pets for adoption and provide guidance to adopters.
• Record keeping and liaising with adopters and coordinators.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Blue Cross UK is recruiting Pet Welfare Assistants for our Hertfordshire rehoming centre. You will care for dogs, cats and small pets, perform welfare assessments, and support the adoption process with volunteers and staff.

The role offers full-time or part-time hours across a two-week rota, including some weekends and public holidays. Onsite accommodation for pets is provided; you will engage with owners, complete paperwork, and help ensure the welfare standards are met.