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Level 2 Animal Care Apprentice

Company: Dudley's Canine Retreat

Location: Burton-upon-Trent, East Staffordshire

Salary: Apprenticeship Wage

Closing Date: 13 October 2026

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An exciting apprenticeship opportunity to join a fun and friendly team at our boarding kennels and Breeding facility.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about dogs and giving them the best care.

Duties will include but not limited to;

  • Welcoming dogs to the retreat
  • Cleaning up after the dogs
  • Giving the dogs all the exercise and enrichment they need during their stay
  • Feeding and watering
  • Monitoring behaviour and any health conditions and reporting to supervisor
  • Assiting the team with whelping and raising healthy pups.

Desired Skills and Qualities

  • Good communication and listening skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Previous personal experience with handling dogs. Details must be show on application
  • Keen to learn

Desired Qualifications 

  • GCSE maths and English Grade C/4 or equivalent is desirable, but not essential.
  • Applications MUST NOT already hold a level 2 or 3 in Animal Care, this will affect your eligibility and make your application unsuccessful.

Future Prospects

  • Further training and senior positions may be available on completion of your apprenticeship

Training Provided

  • Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
  • The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 animal care Apprenticeship
  • The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
  • The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

Things to Consider

  • KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise

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