Pet Rehab & Behavior Coach - Part-Time (22.5h)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Wellbeing support

GP access

Health cash plan

Employee assistance

Pension scheme

CPD support

Life assurance

Pet insurance discount

Family friendly policies

Volunteer days

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Blue Cross in Newport is seeking a Rehabilitation Trainer & Behaviour Advisor to join our rehoming, advice & behaviour unit. This role applies reward-based training to support pets in our care, on site, in foster, or post adoption.

Under supervision of an Animal Behaviourist, you will run rehabilitation programmes and coach teams, assessing pets for rehoming and planning their journeys. Part-time, 22.5 hours across three days with some weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience in reward-based training methods.
• Ability to assess pets for rehoming suitability.
• Excellent communication and team coaching skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Implement rehabilitation programmes for pets in care.
• Assess pets for rehoming suitability and plan the journey.
• Coach centre teams on behaviour guidance and techniques.
• Support owners with behaviour issues and training strategies.
• Collaborate with Blue Cross teams across sites.

Skills

Pet behaviour

Dog training

Owner training

UK driving licence

Blue Cross values

Multi-species experience

Public speaking

Education

ABTC ATI qualification

Working towards ATI

Job description

Blue Cross in Newport is seeking a Rehabilitation Trainer & Behaviour Advisor to join our rehoming, advice & behaviour unit. This role applies reward-based training to support pets in our care, on site, in foster, or post adoption.

Under supervision of an Animal Behaviourist, you will run rehabilitation programmes and coach teams, assessing pets for rehoming and planning their journeys. Part-time, 22.5 hours across three days with some weekend work.