Animal Care Welfare Assistant

Closing Date for Applications: 30 June 2025
Standard / Level: Level 2
Location: Cobbs Lane Farm, Nantwich
Working for: Summerhill Boarding Kennels Ltd
Starting Salary: To be discussed at interview

Summer Hill is situated in a beautiful, quiet countryside location just minutes from Nantwich & Crewe, we are easily accessible from all major routes in the area.

Summer Hill offers quality boarding for dogs and cats, plus doggy day care during our normal opening hours.  We have a professional dog grooming studio to keep your canine pals looking at their best, which offers everything from a quick bath to a full show-quality cut and blow-dry. 

Summer Hill Pet Hotel & Spa is run by a dedicated team of animal lovers and we are looking for an apprentice to join our team. 

A few of the main activities of the job will be as follows.

  • Routine day to day welfare of our dogs and cats
  • Daily cleaning of all facilities
  • Answering phone calls
  • Dealing with customers face to face
  • Walking dogs in all weather conditions
  • Disposal of waste safely
  • Observe animal behaviour
  • Work with senior members of staff

We are looking for a committed and reliable person who is fit and able to work some weekends and or bank holidays. Must love animals and be prepared to work hard.

Reaseheath Training will be the apprenticeship provider for this Level 2 apprenticeship. This standard apprenticeship may include functional skills in Maths, English and ICT.

Please send your CV via the ‘apply now’ tab with a headed title of ‘Apprenticeship Application’