Animal Handling Assistant

Job location: Belfast

Salary: 16/17 £4.62, 18/20yrs £6.56, 21/22yrs £8.36, 23/24yrs £8.91.

Hours: 25

Worktime: Varying times, to be confirmed with employer.

Closing date: 31/01/2022

Employer: JobStart Scheme

Business: Government Programme

Address: Design Centre

Belfast

Postcode: BT1 3BA

Telephone: 000 000000

Website: www.communities-ni.gov.uk

Job Duties: The employer is: HOLISTICPET(NI)LTD.This clinic is provided by HolisticPet at Earlswood Vet Referrals. HolisticPet is Northern Ireland's most experienced veterinary pain management and rehabilitation practices.Duties will include:Assisting the vets and vet nurses in their duties caring for inpatients and outpatients. Maintaining exceptional standards of care towards the animals at all times and to be supportive members of the team. Setting the consultation rooms up for the outpatient clinics and maintaining high standards of hygiene between patients. Moving patients (animals) safely and efficiently between the different departments during their appointments. Assisting with the hydrotherapy of inpatients and outpatients. Assisting with the post-operative physiotherapy and rehabilitation of inpatients. Communicating politely and effectively both with clients and other staff members.You will be entitled to annual leave during this job opportunity.

Qualifications / Experience: Ideally the candidate would have 1 year of animal care experience either employed or voluntary for example working in a kennels, grooming parlour, re-homing centre or veterinary practice. A minimum of 3 GCSEs grade A - C in at least Math's and English, and preferably an Animal Management qualification or working towards a qualification. The ability to work in a busy environment whilst multi-tasking is essential.

Application Method: JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 18-24 years and not in receipt of benefits phone 0300 200 7807.

Other Information: The employer is: HOLISTICPET(NI)LTD.Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.