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Animal care and welfare apprenticeship

Cherry Tree Kennels · West Sussex · posted 20 July 2026

Wage
£13,312 a year
Hours
32 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Starts
20 August 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026
Positions
2

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We are an animal boarding and day care facility with spaces for 140 dogs, 25 cats and other small animal boarding and day care facilities.

We are looking for enthusiastic animal loving apprentices who are keen to gain a Level 2 Animal Care apprenticeship. The right candidate needs to love being with animals and work well with within the team.

Jobs will include:

  • Cleaning kennels
  • Walking dogs
  • Washing animals
  • Feeding
  • Giving medication
  • Keeping the facilities and area clean and tidy

Must love animals, be flexible, hardworking, like shift work. Due to shifts and limited public transport at certain times please ensure you can arrive on time. Working well within a team is absolutely a must.

If the right apprentice gains good grades and fits in well with the team, there would be the prospect of full-time employment and always opportunities for further their careers.

Your training

Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification provided through Haddon Training.

Where it leads

If the right apprentice gains good grades and fits in well with the team, there would be the prospect of full-time employment and always opportunities to further their careers.

About Cherry Tree Kennels

Cherry Tree Kennels are a spacious dog boarding kennels, cattery and pet day care centre, set in ten acres of beautiful countryside.

Things to consider

Due to shifts and limited public transport at certain times please ensure you are able to arrive on time.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Handcross Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, UK, RH17 6PP

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