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Animal Care Apprentice - Doggy Day Care

The Country Mutt · Chippenham · posted 26 October 2026

Wage
£10,400 a year
Hours
25 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Starts
30 November 2026
Closing date
24 November 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Daily duties include (but not be limited to):

  • Walking the dogs
  • Playing with the dogs
  • Providing enrichment
  • Keeping areas clean and sanitary
  • Customer service

Your training

  • All training will be provided on-site during your paid working hours
  • Your day-to-day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in-person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach
  • You will be working towards achieving your Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare apprenticeship
  • You may need to work towards achieving your level 1 or 2 maths and/ or English Functional Skills qualifications if required, but Haddon training will support you through this 

Where it leads

Opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 Animal Care and Welfare Manager qualification.

About The Country Mutt

The Country Mutt is passionate about dogs and providing the best possible care. They are a 5-star, animal-welfare-licensed business with Wiltshire Council and have a lovely team of employees, dogs and owners. This is the ideal opportunity for someone looking to start a career in animal care and welfare!

Things to consider

The centre is not on a main bus route so you must be able to make your own way here each day without relying on public transport. 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingInitiativePatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • MANOR FARM BARN, DRAYCOT CERNE, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 5LD

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