Purpose of the Post Care for the animals that pass through the Animal Reception Centre (HARC), maintaining their health and welfare and ensuring relevant legislation is adhered to.
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C (4/5) or Equivalent) Essential
Responsibilities
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Receiving animals that have been delivered or collected by HARC staff
- Assisting Animal Attendants with checking health & welfare
- Carrying out daily husbandry of a range of species - domestic pets, mammals, reptiles and amphibians
- Assisting with treating sick animals under guidance from Vets
- Assisting Animal Attendants with checking the paperwork of animals travelling
- Meeting customers arriving to the centre & advising them of their animal’s status
- Undertake any other reasonable duties
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Apprentices will achieve a practical and theory-based (or 'combined') qualification: •Diploma in Keeper & Aquarist Level 3 • Functional Skills in ICT, Maths & English (*where applicable)
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The City of London is committed to employing & progressing those apprentices who have successfully completed their Apprenticeship Programme
Reality Check
Working weekends / unsocial hours may be required • Vaccinations including rabies & airport security checks required • you can have your own transport or be able to commute to HARC easily, due to the nature of the shifts • Free from animal allergies • Experience with animals can be voluntary work & need Standard DBSSkills Required
Customer care skills, Initiative, Patience, Basic Computer Literacy, Experience working w/t animals, Manages tasks effectively, Solve routine problems, Ask questions when unsure, suggests improvements, Listens to instructions, Communicates effectively, Positive effective teamwork, Recognises value of diversity, Punctual & reliableQualifications Required
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C (4/5) or Equivalent) EssentialGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C (4/5) or Equivalent) Essential