Kennel Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Kennel Assistant Needed!
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kennel Assistant to join our team at our busy boarding kennels and cattery. As a Kennel Assistant, you will be responsible for the care of the dogs and cats who are boarding with us ensuring they receive the best possible care and attention while they are with us.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and maintain kennels
- Dog walking
- Monitor animal behavior and report any changes to the supervisor
- Prepare and serve food following specific dietary requirements and instructions
- Bath and groom dogs
- Provide basic medical treatment such as administering medication
- Deal with customer enquires
- Check dogs and cats in and out
Requirements:
- Prior experience working in a similar animal-care profession would be an advantage but training can be provided for the right person
- Must be comfortable working with both cats and dogs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with volunteers, customers and other staff members
- Have a strong work ethic and can-do attitude
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple responsibilities
- A driving licence would be an advantage
Full and part time position available - temporary but may become permanent for the right person. Rate of pay is dependent on experience.
If you are passionate about animals and meet the above qualifications, we would love to have you join our team. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for the job to info@levernbank-kennels.com We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Please do not call the kennels direct in relation to the position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kennel Assistant roles across Levernbank Kennels's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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