Animal Care Assistant - Kennels - Full Time Paid

The Kennels team are responsible for the daily care, assessment and monitoring of the behaviour and
welfare of the companion animals under their supervision. They will develop and support delivery of
behavioural plans, recommending and conducting environmental, management and behavioural
modifications to ensure best care for all animals, high standards of welfare and assist successful rehoming
in accordance with JSPCA policies and procedures.
As an integral part of the Kennel Team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues to provide an efficient
and professional and compassionate caring service for homeless, stray and boarding cats, dogs, ferrets,
rabbits and rodents.

You will be an excellent team player helping to create a great place for your colleagues (staff and
volunteers) to work. You will be supportive and helpful to staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of
good teamwork. You will participate in periodic team meetings and work with colleagues to complete
actions arising from them.

Closing Date 02.12.2024 This may be earlier subject to the number of applicants received.
 

Areas of responsibility and delivery:
Supporting the Business
Under the guidance of your manager, and by planning and managing your day to day work in an efficient
way and communicating with colleagues you will ensure the most efficient use of resources. Your duties
will include:
 Daily cleaning of the kennels, cattery, ferret, rabbit and all small animal accommodation to the
designated standard of cleanliness in accordance with JSPCA guidelines.
 Undertaking health checking of stray, disclaimer and boarding animals as required.
 The feeding, handling, socialising, exercising, grooming, training and rehabilitation of animals as
directed.
 Elevating any concerns about an animal in the care of the JSPCA to the appropriate
department/manager
 Maintaining a safe, clean, tidy, stocked and hygienic working environment at all times, including
the animal rooms and shared business areas.
 Liaising with reception staff and members of the public as necessary, particularly in respect of
viewing and rehoming animals and taking in strays and boarders.
 Completing and maintaining accurate records as required, ensuring compliance with Data
Protection Legislation.
 Providing cover for colleagues across all departments as necessary, including assisting the Out of
Hours Ambulance service.

Working Safely and Securely:
You will take reasonable care for your own safety and the safety of others, including the public, staff,
volunteers and contractors, by complying with health and safety and other related procedures to manage
and minimise risk. You will actively participate in evacuation training and procedures as necessary.
Financial Procedures:
You will comply with all relevant financial procedures. You will strive to be efficient and ensure cost
effectiveness in all the work that you do.
Financial Procedures:
You will comply with all relevant financial procedures. You will strive to be efficient and ensure cost
effectiveness in all the work that you do.
Supporting our Purpose
You will wear your JSPCA uniform with pride and enthusiastically provide information about the JSPCA to
the public to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of our cause. You will help maximise our
income generation, using JSPCA guidelines and procedures, and will support wider fundraising initiatives
as required.
 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience needed
 Knowledge of animal care needs
 Knowledge of animal behaviour is desirable
 Knowledge of animal training is desirable
 An understanding of and ability to deliver good hygiene and cleanliness standards
 Ability to follow instructions and take responsibility for getting things done within agreed
parameters.
 Ability to manage own time and prioritise activities to meet agreed deadlines.
 A caring and empathetic nature enabling effective interactions with clients and the animals.
 Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety compliance requirements and best practice relating to all
aspects of the job and ability to assess and manage operational risk relevant to the role.
 Knowledge and understanding of Data Protection Legislation requirements relevant to your role.
 Good team worker and the ability to work independently.

 Computer literacy and experience of record keeping.