Job Title: Animal Welfare Carer
Company Name: Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home
Location: Edinburgh
Hours / Days Of Work: 40 hours per week - Shift work, including weekends, is involved.
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £26,208
Job Description:
Working within a highly focused small team, the animal welfare carer role is vital to the running of the
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home operations. As an animal welfare carer you'll work to the Home's code of
practice and Health and Safety guidelines, to provide exemplary daily care for the dogs and cats and
educate potential new owners and the general public in the care and welfare of their animals, establishing
excellent customerrelations forthe Home.
The role requires a high standard of work with attention to detail and strong understanding and approach to animal welfare.
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Experience And Qualifications:
Prepare and provide food and water for dogs and cats in the kennel/cattery
area.
Clean, disinfect and maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness of
the kennels, cattery, and general work areas in line with procedures.
Attend to the hygiene and grooming of the dogs and cats.
Work with the animals in a calm and controlled manner.
Ensure all dogs are weighed as appropriate each week and feeding plans
developed.
Attend to the exercise and socialising of dogs as required.
Assist in the handling of dogs for the purpose of examination and
treatment.
Work in collaboration with our Dog Trainer to ensure enrichment activities
are being rolled out appropriately and training plans are in place.
Reporting any concerns or observations to Kennel Management team where
these arise immediately.
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Application Process:
Submit your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@edch.org.uk
Closing Date: 08/08/2025
Apply at: https://edch.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Full-Time-Animal-Welfare-Carer-Recruitment-Pack.pdf
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