Pet Behavior Rehab Trainer & Advisor - Part Time

Blue Cross UK; Newport; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing support

GP access

Health plan

EAP

Pension scheme

CPD support

Life cover

Pet insurance discount

Family policies

Volunteer days

Job summary

Blue Cross UK in Newport is seeking a Rehabilitation Trainer & Behaviour Advisor to join our behaviour team based at the Newport rehoming, advice & behaviour unit. This role focuses on reward-based training, implementing rehabilitation programmes, and advising centre teams who work with pets in our care.

You will assess pets for suitability for rehoming, collaborate on each pet's journey, and support owners, carers, and staff across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in pet behaviour and training
• Ability to develop practical training programmes for owners/caregivers
• Excellent communication and collaboration with teams
• Full UK driving licence required
• Understanding and applying Blue Cross values

Responsibilities

• Assess pets for suitability for rehoming and plan their journey
• Implement and monitor rehabilitation programmes with guidance from Animal Behaviourist
• Advise and coach centre teams and pet owners on behaviour issues
• Collaborate with multi-site teams to support pets in care, fosters, and post-adoption
• Provide on-site training and behaviour support as needed

Skills

Pet behaviour

Training techniques

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

ABTC ATI qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Blue Cross UK in Newport is seeking a Rehabilitation Trainer & Behaviour Advisor to join our behaviour team based at the Newport rehoming, advice & behaviour unit. This role focuses on reward-based training, implementing rehabilitation programmes, and advising centre teams who work with pets in our care.

You will assess pets for suitability for rehoming, collaborate on each pet's journey, and support owners, carers, and staff across sites.