Animal Care Assistant Apprentice

COUNTRY BOARDING KENNELS AND CATTERY LIMITED

CONGLETON (CW12 2JY)

Closes in 10 days (Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 October 2025

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Summary

They are looking for an enthusiastic, animal-loving apprentice to join their team and complete a Level 2 or 3 Animal Care apprenticeship. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, reliable, and punctual, with a passion for animals and the ability to work well in a busy, hands-on team environment.

Wage

£7,852 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
8:00am – 12:00pm, 5 days a week (between Monday and Saturday).

20 hours a week

Start date

Friday 31 October 2025

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

  • Dog walking
  • Exercising animals according to their needs Cleaning and maintaining Kennels to a high standard of hygiene
  • Assisting in the day care area with feeding
  • Monitoring behaviour
  • Washing Animals
  • Feeding
  • Giving Medication
  • Keeping facilities clean and tidy

Where you'll work

PITT FARM
SWETTENHAM ROAD
SWETTENHAM
CONGLETON
CW12 2JY

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

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.

Requirements

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Caring
  • Compassionate
  • Hard Working

About this employer

Country Kennels is a family-run boarding facility based in Swettenham, Congleton, Cheshire, offering high-quality care for dogs, cats, and small animals. They provide both short- and long-term boarding, as well as doggy day care, all in a secure and comfortable environment. Dogs are exercised regularly in secure outdoor areas and receive personalised care, including one-to-one walks and feeding routines. The business is fully licensed and insured, catering only to vaccinated pets. In addition to boarding services, Country Kennels has recently expanded to include a grooming salon called Country Paws, offering professional grooming services on-site. Their focus on animal welfare, safety, and personalised care makes them a trusted choice for pet owners in the area.

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After this apprenticeship

For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity for full time employment after the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Cynthia

cynthia.magama@haddontraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346521.

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Closes in 10 days (Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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