Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprentice

Apprenticeship summary

Keepers Boarding Kennels and Cattery are seeking two dedicated and caring apprentices, Level 2 and Level 3 to join their friendly team. These apprenticeships will offer a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with a range of animals while completing a nationally recognised qualification in Animal Care and Welfare.

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Closing date: January 19, 2026

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Wage:

£15,704 a year

Total hours per week:

40

Expected duration (weeks):

52

Positions (available):

2

Date posted:

December 12, 2025

Possible start date:

January 20, 2026

Apprenticeship level:

Intermediate

Keepers Boarding Kennels and Cattery are seeking two dedicated and caring apprentices, Level 2 and Level 3 to join their friendly team. These apprenticeships will offer a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with a range of animals while completing a nationally recognised qualification in Animal Care and Welfare.

All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours
Your day-to-day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in-person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach

Level 2 – Can progress into level 3 Animal Care and Welfare Manager Apprenticeship
Level 3 – Progression into a permanent position for the right candidate

Employer

KEEPERS COTTAGE BOARDING KENNELS LTD

Keepers Boarding Kennels and Cattery has been established since 1994 and is located in beautiful rural surroundings in Worsley, Greater Manchester, with a branch now operating in Prescot (L34 9EN). This family-run business has a huge passion for animals, the team truly understands that pets are an important part of the family, and they pride themselves on delivering exceptional, personalised care to every animal that stays with them.

Training

Training Provider:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)