07/11/2026
🐾 JOB VACANCY – KENNEL ASSISTANT
** Moss Croft Country Kennels | Ellon, Aberdeenshire **
Are you passionate about dogs and looking for a rewarding, hands-on role working with animals?
Moss Croft Country Kennels is a thriving, purpose-built kennels situated between Ellon and Hatton. With an established and loyal client base, we are continuing to grow and are excited to be expanding our services with the addition of a brand-new canine hydrotherapy facility.
We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our friendly team and help us provide the highest standards of care, comfort and hygiene for our canine guests.
The Role
This is an active, hands-on position involving the day-to-day care and welfare of our dogs. Duties will include general kennel duties, cleaning and maintaining high standards of hygiene, feeding, exercising and ensuring that all our guests receive the care and attention they deserve.
Kennel work can be physically demanding, so a practical, hardworking approach and a genuine love of dogs are essential.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- A genuine passion for dogs and their welfare.
- Previous experience working with animals (preferred).
- A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently as well as part of a close-knit team.
- Good physical fitness and the ability to undertake an active, hands-on role.
- Reliability, initiative and a positive attitude.
- A full, valid driving licence and the ability to commute to the kennels (ideally living within 30 minutes).
- Flexibility to work approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and the Christmas/New Year period.
A Canine First Aid qualification would be an advantage, although it is not essential.
What We Offer
- A friendly, supportive and dedicated team.
- The opportunity to work closely with dogs of all breeds and temperaments.
- Valuable hands-on experience in a professional animal care environment.
- The opportunity to develop new skills and grow with our business as we expand into canine hydrotherapy.
Interested?
If you are enthusiastic about animal care, take pride in doing a job well and would love to be part of our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please send your CV, together with a covering letter telling us a little about yourself and why you would be suitable for the role, to:
Sarah Grint
Email: [email protected]
Or by post to:
Sarah Grint
Moss Croft Country Kennels
Moss Croft
Ellon
AB41 8JZ
Shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be invited for an interview. We may also ask candidates to attend a trial day, giving them the opportunity to meet the team and experience the role first-hand.
We look forward to hearing from you! 🐶
