Animal Care and Welfare Apprenticeship for Large Boarding Kennels / Daycare and Grooming

HYLTON HOUND HOTEL LIMITED

BIRMINGHAM (B47 6LD)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 February 2026

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Summary

David and his team at Hylton Hound Hotel are looking for a new apprentice to join the team, this is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful and professional Kennels, they are licensed for 140 dogs and offer boarding, daycare and grooming all on one site so plenty of variety.

Wage

£11,778 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
30 Hours per week, to include weekends and bank holidays. Exact shift pattern to be discussed with employer.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 March 2026

Duration

1 year

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

  • Feeding and medication
  • Cleaning kennels, runs, outside areas 
  • Exercising 
  • Some customer facing 
  • Chance to work within the 3 different areas

Where you'll work

MIDDLE LANE
WYTHALL
BIRMINGHAM
B47 6LD

Training

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

Training provider

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Your training plan
  • 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
  • Level 2 Animal Care apprenticeship
  • Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Passion for dogs

Other requirements

  • Must be happy working outside in all weathers 
  • Location is very rural, so transport or reliable lifts is essential

About this employer

We are a successful luxury kennels located in wythall, Birmingham. 

We treat every like is our own to ensure every dog has the best stay it can.  
 

https://www.hyltonkennels.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to the Level 3 Animal Care apprenticeship and or possibility of full time employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Emma Openshaw

emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk

07749577150

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017218.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)