55 Best Animal Care Jobs in London, Carshalton (May 2026)

Are you passionate about dogs and providing excellent service? Join our team at London Dog Grooming Co. Hammersmith! We are a dedicated dog groomers who are committed to caring for our clients. We are looking for individuals who are reliable, enthusiastic, and have a genuine love for dogs. Experience in working in a grooming environment Is essentia. Key responsibilities may include: • Breed standard and custom required grooming of dogs, ensuring their comfort and safety., • Providing exceptional customer service, advising clients on pet products and services., • Maintaining a clean and organised work environment, including the grooming areas, • This is an excellent opportunity for the right person. We offer a great rate of pay, additional paid holidays, CPD, Sitka Scissors, further qualifications and on going training and support., • If you are an experienced grooming looking for a new opportunity , this one could be for you., • We look forward to hearing from you

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Paws Grooming Empire | Dog & Cat Grooming | Dog Walking | Doggy Day Care | Finchley, London

We are looking to expand our team and are looking to hire an experienced dog groomer. We are located near East Finchley. we are looking for some with decent experience, extra love and care for animal, and are looking to make our customers meet their needs. Salary is negotiable and as a private family business we treat and pay like you are one of us. Please don’t hesitate to contact or send your portfolio and resume.

Something wag-worthy is happening in Wapping, and we’re looking for a brilliant Dog Groomer to make it happen. Dogeast isn’t your average pet shop, we want to be the heart of the dog-loving community in Wapping and East London, bringing premium pet care closer to home. We bring together top-quality pet supplies, expert grooming, and a genuinely welcoming space for dogs and their humans. We’re building a pack, and we’d love a talented groomer to join it. The Role You’ll deliver beautiful, high-standard grooms - breed standard and pet trims alike - in a calm, one-to-one environment where every dog is treated like a character, not a number. This is hands-on work with plenty of room to grow alongside the business. Day to day, you’ll: • Complete full grooms to a high standard - bathing, drying, clipping, hand stripping, scissoring, and styling to breed standards or owner preferences, • Confidently assess coat condition and skin health, and flag anything that needs attention, • Provide nail trims, ear cleaning, and finishing touches that make tails wag, • Handle every dog calmly and patiently, with welfare always coming first, • Consult with owners about their dog’s groom and aftercare - friendly, clear, reassuring, • Keep the salon and your equipment spotless and to a high hygiene standard, • Muck in as part of a small, supportive team of genuine dog people A Space Built Around Groomers Our salon is designed around the groomer’s routine, not just squeezed around the dogs. We’ve thought carefully about how the space works for you: • State-of-the-art grooming stations and high-quality tools provided, • Thoughtful layout with a natural flow from wash to dry to groom, • Natural light, good ventilation, and a low-noise design, • Everything on one floor - no stairs, • Lockers, a changing area, and somewhere safe for your personal things, • A clean, calm, non-chaotic environment to work in Our Culture Our culture is built around genuine care - for the pets we look after and the people we work with. We treat every dog with the patience, respect, and attention we’d want for our own, and we hold ourselves to high standards on health, safety, and cleanliness. Just as importantly, we want our team to feel comfortable, supported, and proud of the work they do. Our Kind of Person We’re building a team of skilled, reliable groomers who take pride in their work and care deeply about the pets they handle. You’ll fit right in if you’re: • Passionate about animal care and welfare, • Professional and reliable, • Kind and friendly, • Team-oriented, • Open and transparent in how you communicate, • Always up for learning something new What We’re Looking For • Minimum 2–3 years’ professional salon grooming experience, • Level 3 dog grooming qualification (or equivalent hands-on training and experience), • Confident across all breeds, coat types, and styling requests, • Strong hand-scissoring and clipping skills, • A grooming portfolio showcasing your work, and references from previous salon employment, • Eligible to work in the UK What We Offer • Competitive pay, based on experience, • Full-time or part-time - we’re happy to be flexible for the right person, • Hands-on mentoring and real space to develop alongside experienced groomers, • A clear path to grow with the business as your skills build, • A workplace genuinely designed around its team, • A client base in an underserved corner of East London, • Company pension Sound Like You? If you love what you do, take pride in every finish, and want to be part of something genuinely community-minded, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, send us: • Your CV, • Photos of your grooms Fresh cuts, shiny coats, and happy tails only.

We are Everypawdy, a small boutique dog walking and training company offering services in Notting Hill, Kensington, Chelsea and Fulham. We are looking for enthusiastic, active people for this beautiful but physically demanding job. We are looking for people who want to be part of our little family, hang out with many dogs, learn more about them, or improve their dog skills. (We offer support for those interested in pursuing a dog training career). This is an awesome job, but unfortunately, it is not a summer job. As you can imagine, building the trust of clients and dogs takes time. Hence, we require committed people who understand that the dogs need to go out regardless of the weather or the situation. Not taking the job seriously can affect the dogs' lives. • 20-day holidays and bank holidays paid REQUIREMENTS • Monday to Friday 9-2 pm, • Must be a dog lover, • Professionalism (the dogs need to go out)., • Punctuality, • Good Communication Skills for our Friendly Proactive Customer Service, • Good level of English, • 12 months commitment (minimum), • Work Permit Dog Walker Role Summary Thank you for your interest in joining the Everypawdy team! Below is a summary of what to expect from the role and how we operate. The Daily Routine & Hours We operate a structured schedule to ensure all our dogs get the exercise and socialization they need. • Shift Times: Your day is split into two main blocks:, • Group 1: 09:00 – 11:00, • Group 2: 11:30 – 14:00, • The Workflow: You will collect your group on foot, walk to the park, manage off-leash playtime, and drop them home., • Communication: After each walk, you’ll send a photo to the client's WhatsApp group and confirm the collection time for the next day., • We have two positions: Monday to Thursday (specify which one you are applying for please) Group Logistics • Group Size: A maximum of 4 dogs per group to ensure high safety standards., • Zones: All dogs live within a maximum 20-minute walk from the park. We rotate walking zones monthly to keep the routes fresh and ensure all dogs know all walkers. Physical Requirements & Gear • Activity Level: This is a highly active role. You should expect to walk between 15,000 and 25,000 steps daily in all weather conditions., • Uniform: We provide Everypawdy branded jackets, jumpers, t-shirts, and gear. You will need to provide your own comfortable, waterproof walking shoes or boots. Paid Training & Development We are committed to making you an expert in dog handling: • Onboarding: A 2–4 week paid training period involving shadowing and 1-on-1 dog handling lessons., • First Aid: Once you have completed your 3rd week of training, we pay for your 5-hour Pet First Aid certification., • Growth: We offer an optional yearly short course in dog training for those looking to further their career in animal behavior. Communication & Trust At Everypawdy, transparency is key. All communication with owners is conducted through dedicated WhatsApp groups. This ensures everyone is on the same page and helps us build long-term trust with our clients. We offer services in Fulham, Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill. If the hours, physical requirements, and training structure sound like a good fit for you, please give us a shout! We would love to hear from you. Many thanks! La Familia Everypawdy

North Greenwich, Greenwich

Join our team as a dog groomer, where you'll be responsible for handling all dogs that come into our shop daily. Our grooming services are available from 9 am to 6 pm every day when we operate from 11 am to 5 pm. We pride ourselves on providing a safe and welcoming environment for all pets.

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Mammal Pet Care

Animal Care Assistant

Mammal Pet Care is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Animal Care Assistants (ACA) to join our dynamic innovative team. As an ACA, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our veterinary hospital and ensuring the well-being of our patients. This role will be above and beyond anything you have done so far. It will give you space to grow, be creative and be valued as a part of our team. 1. Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary or animal care setting preferred., 2. Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment., 3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Battersea, Wandsworth

Spend Your Days With Dogs – Join Our Team! 🐶 We’re looking for someone responsible, active, and dog-obsessed to join our team at one of London’s largest dog daycares. If you prefer fresh air, wagging tails, and working with animals rather than sitting in an office all day, this job might be perfect for you. Every day you’ll be caring for groups of dogs, making sure they are safe, socialising, and enjoying their time with us. What you’ll need: • A real passion for dogs, • UK manual driving licence, • 25+ years old, • Strong English communication skills, • Legal right to work in the UK, • Full-time availability, • Positive attitude and reliability No experience? No problem. We’ll teach you everything you need to know. What you’ll get: • Full training provided, • A company van for work, • Free daycare for your own dog, • A supportive and fun team environment, • £2,200 - 2,350 monthly salary + bonuses and paid extras, • Monday to Friday schedule, • 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, • Immediate start available This is a great role for someone who loves animals, enjoys staying active, and wants to be part of a growing team. Think you’re a good fit? Apply now and join the pack! 🐾

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