Doggy Daycare Assistant Apprentice (Maison Des Animaux)

MAISON DES ANIMAUX LTD

LEICESTER (LE9 3LE)

Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 12 August 2025)

Posted on 14 July 2025

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Summary

A great opportunity for those who want to learn about and work with animals. You will be looking after and entertaining dogs who come to day-care and who board with us.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Hours
To be discussed at interview.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 2025

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

You will be working as part of our team in our busy day care centre, with lots of vocal and playful dogs of all breeds and sizes, in all weathers:

  • You will be observing the dogs at all times to keep them safe and stress free and ensuring they are interacting well with each other
  • You will keep them entertained throughout the day by paying games and walking them
  • You will also be cleaning up their mess as well as feeding those who need it
  • At the end of the day, you will help clean and disinfect the day care centre, toys, bowls and blankets
  • As you progress you will interact with customers, booking dogs in and checking them out

Where you'll work

HOLLY HOUSE FARM
FOREST ROAD
HUNCOTE
LEICESTER
LE9 3LE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Your training course

Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)

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Your training plan

  • Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment
  • The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Animal Care Apprenticeship Standard
  • The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and onsite visits throughout the apprenticeship
  • The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship
  • Functional skills, if required

More training information

  • Due to a remote location, access to a car or regular lift essential as the business is not on a bus route!KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise
  • The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship
  • There are also horses on site which you will gain experience with

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade C or 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Previous Dog Experience

Other requirements

KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise. The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship. There are also horses on site which you will gain experience with.

About this company

We provide quality day care and boarding based on our farm which is set within 40acres of countryside. We have excellent facilities to keep the dogs in our care safe and entertained during their stay, which include the bespoke day care centre, grooming salon and secure field. We are a forward thinking and have many other projects and initiatives that we are working on to improve and develop the business.

After this apprenticeship

We are growing business and expect to have many more roles within the business over the years.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Heidi Clear and Bethany Wylie

recruit@keits.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331398.

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Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 12 August 2025)

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