VACANCY : Rehoming and Animal Care Assistant

Starting rate: £12.21 with increase after 3 months to £12.84

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/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
Actively assist and match potential adopters with pets
All aspects of kennel duties - cleaning, enrichment, husbandry etc
Supporting fundraising activities
Coaching/mentoring new staff/work placements

Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package inc:
Medicash benefit Inc. EAP service
Life Assurance Scheme
Development opportunities access to courses and onsite workshops
Bring your dog to work
Free parking
and more

Opportunity to work with a variety of dogs and cats

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 your C.V and a covering letter outlining why you are interested in this role, the relevant experience you can bring 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 etc direct to info@mrsmurrays.co.uk

Job Application Form Mrs Murrays

Job Description

Closing Date: 29th April 2025

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

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