VACANCY : Animal Care Assistant

Starting rate: Living wage with increase after 3 month trial (rise pending)

Job Description

VACANCY

Animal Care Assistant (permanent)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident person to join our team of animal care assistants.
The ideal candidate would have experience of working in a busy kennel environment
This is a full time position (37.5hrs)
Hours are 8.00am to 4.30pm, working 10 days out of 14 on a rota basis to include weekends.

You will also be required to stay overnight onsite once a week or when required
(overnight allowance paid)

Interested?? Then read on....
You've got to be not worried about getting dog poo on you... dogs like to jump up ;)
Not scared of getting mucky and can handle dog farts and cat litter smells
There's lots of cleaning to do... and then some more cleaning...

Still interested.... Here's the sensible bit below

Key responsibilities and tasks include
Working in our busy rescue centre ensuring a high standard
Liaising with customers and their pets
All aspects of kennel duties - cleaning, enrichment, husbandry etc
Supporting fundraising activities
Coaching/mentoring new staff/work placements

Person Description

Applicants should possess the following:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Team player
• Confident communication skills
• Able to interact with public and ability to deal with people in sometimes emotional /challenging situations
• Relevant Animal care experience and/or qualification (HND/HNC level or equivalent desirable) and confidence in handling dogs and cats
• Experience in a rehoming position an advantage
• Recognised Qualification in behaviour/training would be a bonus
• Flexible Reliable and trustworthy
• Excellent customer service
• Good IT skills
• Provide key holder duties in case of sickness/emergency where applicable.
• Full drivers licence (manual)
  (you will have vet runs, collections or dog park runs to do)

To apply, complete an application form (download below) and send it along with a covering letter outlining why you are interested in this role and why you wish to work for Mrs Murray's to:
Manager
Mrs Murray's Cat and Dog Home
Brickfield,
East Seaton
Aberdeen
AB24 1XL

or alternatively email your completed form direct to info@mrsmurrays.co.uk

Job Application Form Mrs Murrays

Job Description

Closing Date: 28th February 2025

Mrs Murrays Cat and Dog Home is an equal opportunities employer
Scottish Reg. Charity No: SC012708

Assistant Manager

TBC

Job Description

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Are you an animal lover?
Do you want to take the next step in your animal care career and make a huge difference to the lives of local dogs and cats in Mrs Murrays Care. If so, we are looking for you…

Mrs Murrays home for Cats and Dogs is current seeking an Assistant Manager to join our exceptional team. Working closely with our animals, employees, volunteers and the public, we are looking for that passionate individual who is either already in a management role or is ready to take that step into management and support Aberdeen’s only Home for stray Dogs and Cats.

This role is full time, averaging 37.5hrs per week on a shift system basis, and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

It is essential that you have experience working with animals in a similar environment, have a qualification at HND Animal Care or similar and a clean UK driving license. Some supervisor experience would be preferred but is certainly not essential as full training can be provided. An interest or qualification in dog behaviour/training is desirable.

Interested:
Send your info/CV and a covering letter telling us all about yourself and why you are interested in this role, what experience you can bring and why you wish to work at Mrs Murray's

About us:

MRS. MURRAY'S HOME FOR STRAY DOGS AND CATS is a local animal shelter in Aberdeen, Scotland. As a small independent charity, we receive no government or lottery funding to support the work we do, and we don’t have the safety net of a national charity to fall back on. We rely on legacies, donations and the public to help support our work and the animals in our care. We are located in Seaton, Aberdeen.

Person Description

Job Description

Volunteer Social Media whizz

(There is no remuneration for this position)

Job Description

Volunteer Social Media Whizz
Are you passionate about social media and eager to make a meaningful impact?
We're looking for a dedicated volunteer to help us grown our presence on all platforms and increase awareness of Mrs Murray's.

What difference will you make?
Make a real impact in the communities we serve.
Gain experience in social media management. work with us

What are we looking for?
Experience in social media management .
Creative content creation skills (graphics, videos, posts)
Knowledge of facebook's analytics and tools a bonus.
Passion for our cause and a desire to help us grow.

What will you be doing?
Help us make catchy, informative and fun posts

This is a flexible volunteer role and we are happy to work with your availability over short term or long term.

Skills and Experience
Social media marketing, Graphic design, Media production (video/audio)

To apply:
Send your info/CV and a covering letter telling us all about yourself and why you are interested in this role, what experience you can bring and why you wish to volunteer with Mrs Murray's to:

Assistant Manager
Mrs Murray's Home for Stray Dogs and Cats
Brickfield
East Seaton
Aberdeen
AB24 1XL

or email direct to: info@mrsmurrays.co.uk

(There is no remuneration for this position)

Person Description

We are looking for someone who is able to commit to a few hours each week