- Company: Blue Cross
- Location: Hertfordshire
- Salary: £9,990/yr
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Bluecross seeks a Pet Welfare Assistant - On-site Services in Hertfordshire to join the rehoming and fostering team at its Hitchin centre. This part-time opening suits candidates exploring Pet Welfare Assistant - On-site Services jobs in Hertfordshire or Bluecross careers focused on hands-on animal support.
Position Summary
As the Pet Welfare Assistant - On-site Services at Bluecross you will contribute daily to the welfare of animals waiting for homes at the Hertfordshire rehoming facility (Hitchin SG4 8EU). The contract runs for 14 hours per week and carries a salary of £9,990 per annum (£24,976 FTE). Applications close on Sunday 26th July 2026 with interview dates still to be arranged. The post centres on practical onsite care that keeps every pet comfortable and ready for its next stage.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine husbandry duties that keep animals clean, fed and comfortable throughout their stay
- Maintain hygienic kennels, catteries and common areas to protect health and reduce stress
- Supply appropriate exercise, enrichment and calm human contact for dogs, cats and other species
- Observe behaviour and physical condition, recording any changes for prompt veterinary attention
- Assist rehoming and fostering staff with introductions, preparations and daily updates
- Work alongside colleagues to ensure smooth running of all onsite services in Hertfordshire
What You Bring
- Genuine concern for companion animals and a desire to improve their temporary living conditions
- Willingness to learn practical care techniques if formal experience is limited
- Physical fitness to complete cleaning, walking and lifting tasks throughout a shift
- Clear communication skills for notes, handover briefings and team coordination
- Reliability, a calm manner around animals and respect for established welfare routines
Working at Bluecross
Bluecross concentrates on giving high-quality support to pets that require help. The Pet Welfare Assistant - On-site Services post places you inside a collaborative Hertfordshire rehoming environment where colleagues share the common goal of preparing animals for successful new homes.
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- Role Pet Welfare Assistant – On-site Services
- Employer Blue Cross
- Location Hertfordshire
- Type Part Time
- Pay (from listing) £9,990/yr
- Posted July 14, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-13
- Country context United Kingdom
- Overview Full original description on this page (330 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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