Animal Care Assistant; Part Time Hertfordshire

Position: Animal Care Assistant (Part Time) Hertfordshire
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* Animal Care Assistant (Part Time) Hertfordshire# Animal Care Assistant Hertfordshire

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the National Animal Welfare Trust’s team at our Hertfordshire Centre as an Animal Care Assistant.

You will be working for a charity that never stops caring for its animals and people. We believe every pet deserves a chance to thrive in a loving home. Across our five rescue and rehoming centres across the south of England, we care for homeless and unwanted cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs - helping them find the families they’ve been waiting for.
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* Location:

** NAWT Hertfordshire, Tyler's Way, Watford, WD25 8WT

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* Hours:

** 16 hours per week, working Saturday and Sunday
** Salary:** £12.21 per hour
** Closing Date:
** 30th October 2025
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* To Apply:

** Send your CV and Covering Letter to s.yates.uk Please note that due to the nature of our work, we are unable to offer this role to people under the age of 18.## About the role

You will have a vital role and will be responsible in providing high-quality daily care, handling, and enrichment for animals within our rehoming centre, supporting their physical and emotional wellbeing and contributing to their successful rehoming. You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure the centre runs smoothly and maintains high welfare standards.##

Key Responsibilities ###
** Animal Care & Welfare
*** Feed, groom, and exercise animals according to individual care plans
* Clean enclosures, bedding, and feeding areas to a high hygienic standard
* Administer basic medical treatments under supervision (e.g. flea/worm treatments, medication)
* Monitor animal health and behaviour, reporting concerns promptly to senior staff###
** Enrichment & Socialisation
*** Provide mental and physical stimulation through play, training, and enrichment
* Help animals adjust to shelter life and prepare them for adoption such as lead walking, crate training and basic obedience###
** Adoption & Rehoming Support
*** Assist with introductions between potential adopters and animals
* Provide accurate and compassionate information to visitors and adopters
* Help maintain accurate records of animal care, behaviour, and medical needs###
** Centre Operations
*** Follow health & safety protocols at all times
* Maintain a clean and safe working environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors
* Support fundraising, events, or outreach initiatives as needed## Person Specification###
** Essential
* ** Genuine passion for animal welfare, rescue and rehoming work
* Experience handling animals (personal or professional)
* Good communication skills and a team-player mindset with ability to work on your own initiative
* Manual working tasks
* Willingness to work weekends and public holidays on a rota basis###
** Desirable
* ** Previous work or volunteering experience in a kennel, cattery, or shelter
* Qualification in animal care or welfare (e.g. Level 2/3 Animal Care)
* Familiarity with animal behaviour and basic training techniques###
** Working Conditions
*** Outdoor and indoor work in all weather conditions
* Hands-on animal handling, including cleaning, feeding and lead walking a wide variety of dog breeds
* Uniform is provided
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