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WEEKEND CATTERY ASSISTANT VACANCY
Posted on September 1, 2019 at 11:35 AM |
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We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our team to work in our cattery Saturday and Sunday. The position is part-time (11 hours per week) on a permanent basis and the start date is ASAP.
The person needs to be reliable and trustworthy. He/she will be required to have animal care experience and/or qualifications. Experience in working in a cattery or similar environment is an advantage, although training will be given. He/she will need to be flexible, and must be willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks as required. At times when the Owners are away he/she will be in charge of the cattery. This responsibility demands at least one years’ experience with looking after cats or other animals.
Due to the location of the cattery own transport is a MUST.
Normal hours are a split shift and will be from 8.00 am to 12.00 pm and from 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm, Saturday and Sunday.
The duties will include:
Manning Reception
Greeting clients and their cats
Answering the telephone
Handling online bookings and enquires
Checking vaccination certificates
Bookkeeping using cattery PC software
Discharging clients and taking payments * Cleaning / preparing pens
Feeding the clients’ cats
Cuddling and grooming the cats
Following instructions left by the owner
Possible administering of medication
Occasionally you may be asked to help with the owners Norwegian Forest Cats including show preparation.
This job will suit someone who loves cats, and has experience in handling and looking after them.