Pet Health Checker

As part of a team of Pet Health Checkers you will be reporting to the Small Animal Welfare Manager and your main remit will be to assess the health of pets before preparing them for travel. Other duties will include (but are not limited to) deep cleaning of working areas, managing usage orders, cleaning out and providing food and water to the pets., Conduct a thorough health check on a variety of pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, and rats. Assess pet health and make decisions based on pet welfare.

Prepare pets for travel.

Keep up to date with latest training provided and pet care knowledge.

Maintain good time management, work to high standards within allocated working hours.

Clean pet enclosures

Provide food and water for the pets.

Manage usage items and place orders when needed such as PPE, grooming equipment, cleaning equipment, pet related food and bedding.

Clean the site facilities and maintain high levels of surface and equipment hygiene.

Contribute to disease management and prevention of cross contamination.

Work to set policies and procedures.

Communicate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Although experience of pet health care and farm work is desirable, full training will be provided., Previous experience in animal health and/or a farm background is desirable.

Strong communication skills

Excellent time keeping

Strong team player

Attention to detail.

Able to use own initiative; some last-minute decision making is required.

Full/Clean Driving License.

Pets just see people. They are not biased, and they do not discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience do not perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

Attractive rates of pay.

Annual Leave (including Bank holidays), with an increase after 2 years continuous service.

An extra days holiday when it is your birthday.

Stakeholder pension plan

Personal Health Insurance scheme (if in Pension Scheme)

Life assurance

20% Pets at Home discount scheme after 12 weeks service

Pets Treats voluntary benefits package