Animal Carer
Job details
Salary
£19,760 a yearJob type
Full-time
Qualifications
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Animal Care: 2 years (Required)
Benefits
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On-site parking
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Animal Carer
Department: Animal Operations
Reports to: Animal Manager
Responsible for: n/a
Grade 1
Bath Cats and Dogs Home is committed to the welfare of companion animals; to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home pets who are unwanted and far too often neglected or mistreated and to promote responsible pet ownership through education.
All staff are committed to deliver first class customer care to all visitors and supporters (throughout daily activities) in order for the Home to successfully continue to re-home animals and to have the long term support of the communities we operate within.
- Purpose of the job
- Principle tasks
- Assist with the inspection and or treatment of animals by a Veterinary Surgeon, or other authorised person at the Home.
- Carry out checks on animals, including the taking of temperature and inspection of eyes, ear, nose and throat for signs of infection or abnormality, reporting any abnormalities to the Animal manager.
- Prepare and provide food and water for all animals in your care.
- Attend to the needs of the individual animals, including exercise, coat care/grooming.
- Administration of first aid, treatments and medications as directed and to assist with the humane destruction of animals.
- The implanting of microchips and completion of microchip records (certificated staff only).
- Clean, disinfect and maintain to a standard of cleanliness set by the Home,
- Ensure buildings/exercise areas are secure at all times.
- Work with volunteers/work placement students to ensure all standards set by the Home are maintained and the resource is being utilised appropriately.
- During animal matching processes to be available to make introductions with the adopter and potential animal to lead to a successful match.
- Prior to adoption, liaise with the Re-homer to provide all relevant care information relating to the animal.
- At all times use behaviour techniques provided during induction and ongoing training and development programmes.
- Be familiar with and comply with Home policies and procedures.
- To undertake other duties as may reasonably be required.
- While at work all staff are required to:
- Take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.
- Co-operate with Homes policies and procedures for health and safety
- Knowledge, skill and experience
- Education qualifications:
- Professional/Technical Qualifications/Skills:
- Sound literacy and numeracy skills
- Good communication skills and customer care skills
- Team player
- First Aid at work /EFAW desirable
- Fire Marshall desirable
- Competence/ Experience:
- Basic understanding of use of Microsoft packages particularly Excel & Word – Essential
- Bespoke Software experience – ‘Anilog’ desirable
- Organisation
- Job Context
- Additional information
- The post holder may be required to attend training courses which will involve travel.
- The post holder may be required to drive the Home’s vehicle on matters of business.
- On-site parking
- 8 hour shift
- Bath, BA2 7AZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- Animal Care: 2 years (required)