52 Best Full-time Animal Care Jobs in London, Abingdon (May 2026)

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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VALENTINA VALENTTI LTD

Senior Dog Groomer – Full-Time (9am–6pm) Location: Cooper’s Gang, 833 Fulham Road, SW6 5HQ London, Cooper’s Gang is a luxury dog grooming, wellness, and boutique salon offering premium services including Asian Fusion grooming, handstripping, ultrasonic teeth cleaning, and spa treatments. We are passionate about providing an exceptional grooming experience for our four-legged clients and their owners. We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Dog Groomer to join our growing team. This is a full-time role in a premium, appointment-only environment where your skills and creativity will shine. Working Hours & Rota all to be agreed together • Full-time, 5 days per week, • Shift: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, • Rota: Flexible rotation covering 7 days a week; some weekends may involve working together with another groomer to cover peak demand. All to be agreed together. Example schedule (rotates weekly): • Mon, Wed, Fri → solo or shared, • Tue, Thu → solo, • Sat → both groomers on duty, • Sometimes Sun → solo, rotating with colleague Key Responsibilities • Perform high-quality grooming, styling, and spa treatments for dogs of all breeds., • Deliver a luxury client experience in line with Cooper’s Gang standards., • Maintain cleanliness and safety of grooming areas., • Mentor junior staff and assist with training where needed., • Advise clients on coat care, grooming, and wellness treatments. Requirements • Minimum 3–5 years of professional dog grooming experience, ideally in a premium or boutique salon., • Expertise in breed-specific grooming and advanced techniques (handstripping, scissoring, Asian Fusion)., • Confident in handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments., • Excellent communication and customer service skills., • Passion for pet wellness and high standards of care. Benefits • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience., • Work in a luxury, appointment-only salon with state-of-the-art facilities., • Opportunities to specialize in advanced grooming and spa treatments., • Friendly, supportive team environment., • Training and development in premium grooming techniques., • End-of-year bonus – At Cooper’s Gang, we celebrate our team’s achievements. Eligible team members receive a year-end bonus as a thank you for their contribution. How to Apply: Please send your CV and a portfolio of your grooming work. Include a brief cover letter explaining your experience and why you would love to join Cooper’s Gang.

At Tiny’s Social Club, we believe great care comes from structure, balance, and heart. Our daycare program is designed to give dogs the right mix of stimulation, rest, play, and learning, helping them grow in confidence and wellbeing every day. We’re looking for people who share our vision of thoughtful, elevated dog care. If you’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for dogs (and their humans), we’d love you on our team. As a Dog Carer & Driver, you’ll be an essential part of the Tiny’s team, ensuring every dog’s day runs smoothly from home to club and back again. You’ll safely transport dogs, support them through their daily routines of walks, rest, and play, and contribute to the calm, structured atmosphere that defines our daycare. You’ll also use our online system to complete daily service reports for clients, sharing thoughtful updates that reflect each dog’s experience and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities: • Safely collect and drop off dogs from their homes, ensuring a calm and positive transition., • Walk, supervise, and engage dogs throughout the day, following our structured daycare schedule., • Observe behaviour and wellbeing, communicating clearly with the team about any changes or needs., • Complete daily service reports through our online system, keeping clients informed and reassured., • Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organisation within the daycare and vehicle., • Build trusting relationships with dogs and their owners through consistency and care. Requirements: • Genuine love for dogs and a deep understanding of their behaviour and needs., • Prior experience in dog walking, pet care, or a related field., • Comfortable working outdoors regardless of weather conditions., • Highly reliable, with a strong work ethic., • Willingness to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check., • Must be over 25 years of age for insurance., • Must possess a valid clean driver's license, be comfortable driving and have at least 5 years driving experience., • Monday to Friday role. With some weekend work once or twice a month., • Must be comfortable using an online booking app for scheduling and communication., • Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team., • This is a customer facing role so you must be well presented, well spoken with good English and outstanding communication skills. Benefits: • You will have lots of dogs to cuddle and play with!, • You will receive dog first aid training from Dog First Aid Franchise Ltd., • Free uniform, • Opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in dog care., • Competitive compensation within the pet care industry. Working Hours: • Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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Kensington Hounds Ltd

Kensington Palace Gardens, Kensington and Chelsea

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic dog lover to join one of the leading pet care companies in Kensington & Chelsea. Currently providing care for over 80 happy dogs in the area, this position is well suited to an individual with excellent customer service skills, an interest in dog behaviour and training and keen enthusiasm in helping to advance an already thriving small business. Due to the nature of the role & the training required the applicant should be looking for a permanent, long term position. We will not consider any applicant who is looking for temporary ad hoc hours, all applicants will undergo thorough training in dog psychology and behaviour. Bonus schemes will be made available - & as the company expands - further promotions and added responsibilities and opportunities will be offered to employees who excel in the role and we do have an advancement option into a senior training position within the business. For individuals looking to begin a dog training career this role will provide experience, training & the successful applicant through all the necessary training qualifications and canine first aid. As we are a relatively small business we require all recruits to be extremely reliable, punctual and hardworking. Team skills and excellent communicative skills are imperative in addition to having a sincere passion for dogs, good organisational skills and a polite and positive manner.

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