Animal Welfare Officer

On behalf of our client in Hampshire we are on the search for an Experienced Animal Welfare Officer who would have at least 2 year experience working with animals preferably dogs.  On behalf of the council your duties would be handling animals, in particular stray dogs, visiting residential premises and other sites.

Daily Duties:

• To enforce legislation relating to dogs and their control, including the investigation of general complaints relating to dogs.
• To manage stray dogs including their: collection, assessment for veterinary treatment and transport to kennels. This includes maintaining a register, records and recovering fees from owners claiming their dogs.
• To undertake licensing inspections of Animal Boarding Establishments.
• To plan and organise own workload within the general priorities set out for the Service.
• To offer assistance and guidance to less experienced officers as necessary.
• To make arrangements to re-home stray dogs that are not claimed.
• Work with various internal and external organisations.
• To inspect premises for compliance with Animal Welfare licensing conditions in accordance with internal procedures, programmes of work and guidance

Experience:

• Recognised Animal Welfare qualification
• Experience of occupational dog handling
• Experience of animal welfare enforcement and or provision.
• Ability to move around freely in awkward or constricted circumstances
• Current clean UK car driving licence

If you believe you are well suited to the role or know someone who is, forward an updated CV through to Info@buckinghamfutures.com or call into 02087325450.