We’re recruiting a Pet Welfare Assistant for on-site animal care, for our Rehoming and Fostering team in Thirsk! 
 
At Blue Cross, we're dedicated to providing the best care possible to pets in need. As a Pet Welfare Assistant for our onsite services, you'll play an important role in our mission, ensuring that every pet receives the love, attention, and support they deserve during their stay at our Thirsk rehoming centre.

A full driving licence is required for this role, and as part of your role you will be using company vehicles to transport pets. 
 
If you excel in an environment where you can see the difference you make every day, then this could be the role for you. 

• As a skilled animal handler and assessor, you will be responsible for the ‘preparation stage’ with the pets in our care which involves caring, carrying out assessments and rehabilitation plans, preparing them for the ‘adoption stage’ or the best possible outcome for their circumstances with minimal delay.
• As a Pet Welfare Assistant, you will ensure that the welfare standards are met and that rehabilitation plans are followed and supported for pets in our care. 
• Working independently and with the team you will carry out meetings with owners giving up their pet, ensuring all information is recorded, paperwork completed and that the pet is immediately assessed for behavioural or veterinary problems. 
• Working closely with the Adoptions Coordinator you will provide additional in person or virtual advice and practical demonstrations to ensure new owners are fully aware of the work that has been done with the pet and how to continue with any other additional behaviour training or medical provision.  

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 

At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are. Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities.

• Experience of having previously worked or volunteered with domestic animals or in an animal welfare environment. 
• Previous experience in working in a customer focused environment and used to achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Good organisational and administration skills to include computerised systems.  
• Current full driving licence.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.