Permanent, Full-time, Portersize, Ballitore, Co. Kildare
The ISPCA Dog Warden Service is seeking an enthusiastic Dog Warden to expand our team in Co. Kildare.
The Applicant:
We’re seeking trustworthy, reliable and confident person with the ability and initiative to “get stuck in” with the rest of our team.
Due to the nature of our work, we require that the applicant has:
• Excellent animal handling experience particularly with canines.
• A basic level of education to include written and spoken English.
• A keen interest in animal welfare.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure, as part of a team and on their own initiative.
• Resilience and the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations.
• A full clean driving licence.
The following skills would be an advantage:
• Awareness of the Control of Dogs Act 1986, as amended and the Dog Breeding Establishment’s Act 2010.
• Experience caring for and rehabilitating sick, injured and traumatised animals.
• Experience with disease control.
• Experience with preparation of reports or evidence for court.
Who We Are and What We Do:
Located in Portersize, Co. Kildare, the Kildare Dog Pound houses up to 15 dogs. You will be joining our current team of two dog wardens to patrol and service the county.
Our aim is to educate the public and enforce the Control of Dogs Act 1986, as amended and the Dog Breeding Establishment’s Act 2010.
Due to the nature of our work, we also have a 24 hour a day Employee Assistance Programme available to all employees. This service is confidential and is completely free for our employees.
Some of the main duties and responsibilities of this role would include:
• The Dog Warden shall perform such duties as may be assigned to them from time to time by the ISPCA DWS Manager, CEO or Board.
• They shall give priority at all times to the welfare of the dogs in their care.
• They shall work in close liaison with the Garda Siochana and the local authority and shall co-operate with such other organisation(s) as required. For this reason they shall take all reasonable steps to
ensure that they can be contacted by the above, when required through the agreed procedures.
• Enforce the Control of Dogs Act 1986, as amended and the Dog Breeding Establishment’s Act 2010.
• The Dog Warden is expected at all times to maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to their duties.
Please reach out by email to: recruitment@ISPCA.ie and quote DWKD0525 for further information or with your CV.
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