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Approximately 12 hours per week. Looking for two members of staff. We have 8:30-12:30 available on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. There is also a Saturday 11am-5pm (one hours lunch break unpaid). It is expected that you will be willing to take overtime on some weekdays and weekends where needed, see info below on this.

Join our small family-run cattery, where we treat every feline guest like one of our own. We are dedicated to providing a safe, loving and comfortable environment for cats while their owners are away. We offer a premium 5 star service where cats could not want for more.

Mountview is also the home of Blazewater Newfoundlands UK and Ragdolls. Where we breed responsibly and raise beautiful KC registered Newfoundland dogs and soppy Ragdolls for loving families, show and working homes. All our breeding animals live in our home.

Job Description:

We are looking for a dedicated animal lover to join our team. This is a part-time self-employed position. Your primary responsibilities include:

-Feeding and caring for our guests, as well as our newfoundlands and cats. You are expected to be confident handling animals of all temperaments. You should be able to confidently pick up and hold cats as well as, be able to put them into their carriers.

-Cleaning and maintaining the cattery environment. Keeping our 5 star hotel clean is of upmost importance. We need someone who is physically fit and able to clean our suites between cat clients. The position is NOT SUITABLE to someone with back issues.

-Providing enrichment and playtime for our feline guests, as well as our newfoundlands and ragdolls.

-Monitoring health and well-being of our guests. Reporting to the manager and owner of any issues.

-Remain up-to-date with current animal handling practices. It is expected for you to complete CPD annually. But don't worry we can help you with this.

-Assisting with customer enquiries and bookings in person and over the phone.

-Maintaining detailed records of each cat's and dog's care.

-Checking cats in/out of our hotel using our computer system.

-Washing, drying and grooming cats/dogs. There is a lot of hair to take care of!

-Walking our dogs. You should be confident when handling and walking dogs. Newfoundlands are a giant breed! Please do not apply unless you own a dog of your own.

-We dont do kennels here and looking after so any animals in our home is a lot. Helping to keep our dog's living quaters and outdoor garden clean is a daily task.

-(overtime) Assist in whelping with our newfoundlands and ragdolls. You may be asked to do some overtime when we have litters on the ground.

-(overtime) Assist at dog and cat shows. This may involve grooming dogs/cats, preparing them for exhibition, handling in the ring and training.

-help us train our dogs for KC good citizens awards, showing, draught and water work. Be prepared to get wet!

Training will be given as necessary.

Requirements: 

-Passion for animals and their well-being.

-Experience in an animal boarding facility is desired but not essential.

-Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.

-Good communication and customer service skills.

-Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

-An animal qualification is desired but not essential.

-Physically fit and able to bend up/down to clean rooms.

-MUST have owned cats and dogs before.

-Experience showing dogs/cats is desired but not essential.

-Having your own vehicle and being prepared to use it for transportation of animals or attending training classes is a bonus. We will of course cover financial costs.

Why Join us?

We have a very small team that help our family aiming to provide cats with a positive experience when staying away from home.

We are all huge animal lovers and love our jobs. We would hope to invite new staff into our little family that feel the same. On the job training and support is offered to all new members. We will encourage and help you with CPD in our field of work.

How To Apply:

Please email your cover letter and CV with why you would be suitable for our position to thehilltonpettaxi@gmail.com

Please feel free to email about our current roles if you have any questions.

81 Mountview Crescent, St Lawrence, Essex, CM0 7NR