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Animal Care Opportunities in Yeovil
What do we offer?
Build practical animal care experience with Paws n Klaws near Yeovil, Somerset. Choose our 12 Week Volunteer Pathway, a Work Experience placement or Bank Staff opportunities.
12 Week Volunteer Pathway
Commit to a minimum of 2 days a week, 07:00–18:00, for 12 consecutive weeks. This is an unpaid learning pathway, not employment, and does not guarantee a paid role.
Weeks 1–2: Watch & Learn — foundation. Shadow experienced team members, learn our routines, safety standards and dog behaviour.
Weeks 3–5: Get Involved — participation. Assist with supervised dog care, feeding, cleaning and daily activities while building confidence.
Weeks 6–9: Step Up — responsibility. Take on more tasks with support, show initiative and follow routines consistently.
Weeks 10–12: Prove Yourself — leadership. Demonstrate reliability, teamwork and responsible care, with supervision appropriate to your experience.
Weekly assessment covers attitude and work ethic, reliability and punctuality, dog handling and confidence, following instructions, initiative and leadership, teamwork, cleanliness and standards, and overall performance. Each area is scored out of 5, giving a total out of 40.
Expect physical work, cleaning, early starts and outdoor tasks in changing weather. Be punctual, reliable, respectful of the dogs and team, willing to learn and responsive to feedback.
Apply for the 12 Week Volunteer Pathway
Work Experience
Request a placement to experience daily work in a professional pet care setting. Tell us about your school, college or placement organiser, preferred dates, availability and goals. Dates and suitability are agreed with our team.
Bank Staff
Apply to support the team with shifts according to availability and business needs. Tell us about your animal care experience and preferred day or overnight shifts. Our team will review your application and discuss suitable opportunities.
How to apply
Complete the online application for your chosen route and upload your CV and cover letter. Volunteer and Work Experience forms include personal details, availability, emergency contacts, relevant health or support needs and declarations. Applicants under 18 must provide the required parent or guardian consent, signature and date.
Applications are reviewed by our team. Contact info@pawsnklaws-petservices.co.uk or call 01935 348843 with questions. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00.
