Dog care jobs in United Kingdom
- Winchester House
Housekeeper10 days ago£25000 yearlyFull-timeTwyfordJob Opportunity: 2 person role Housekeeper & Gardener/Handyman for Country House in Hampshire Long term role We are looking for a dedicated and proactive housekeeper and gardener/handyman (either a couple or two individuals) to join us in maintaining our beautiful country home near Winchester, Hampshire. This is a live-in role, offering a charming two-bedroom cottage in the grounds as accommodation. Starting salary: £25,000 per role + generous perks package, with potential for negotiation and review based on experience. About Us We are a friendly, hardworking couple in our 30s with a newborn baby and two young dogs. We believe in creating a warm, welcoming environment where our staff feel valued and like an important part of our extended family. We truly appreciate those who work with us and want this to be a happy and fulfilling role for the right people. With a new baby in the house, help caring for the dogs is particularly important, so we are looking for individuals who love animals and are happy to assist with their daily care alongside their other duties. The Roles 🌿 Gardener/Handyman Our grounds include formal gardens, woodland, meadows, and a stretch of chalk river, alongside a substantial walled kitchen garden with Victorian glasshouses, producing organic fruit, vegetables, and cut flowers. We are keen to follow an organic approach to growing. Responsibilities include: • General garden maintenance: mowing, strimming, weeding, edging, pruning, planting, and care of formal beds. • Managing the walled kitchen garden, following organic principles. • River and woodland management. • Lawn care, gravel raking, hedge cutting (annually in September), and weed control. • Maintenance of garden equipment and structures. • Carry out basic DIY, minor repairs, and routine property checks. • Liaise with a part-time gardener and help maintain vegetable plots. • Monitor and care for the grounds, driveway, and any outdoor structures. 🏡 Housekeeper Our home is a small but elegant country house that requires a high standard of care. Responsibilities include: • Daily household cleaning & tidying, including kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas. • Laundry, ironing, and changing bed linen. • Hoovering, mopping, dusting, and polishing as per a weekly cleaning rota. • Helping with cooking, meal preparation, and tidying up after meals, utilising ingredients from our kitchen garden where possible to create healthy, fresh meals. • House maintenance assistance (e.g., organising tradespeople, keeping household supplies stocked). • Assist with a part-time nanny when needed (childcare experience is beneficial). • Daily dog walking, feeding, and general care. • Occasional dog sitting as needed. What We Are Looking For • Ideally a couple, but applications from two individuals will also be considered. • Experience in housekeeping and/or gardening in a private home or estate. • A keen interest in organic gardening, sustainability, and countryside living. • A love of dogs and confidence handling them, as their care is a key part of this role. • Trustworthy, self-motivated, and proactive individuals with a strong work ethic. • A warm and friendly personality, as we want you to feel at home with us. • A clean driving licence is a plus. Working Hours • 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with a flexible schedule. • Occasional weekend work as required. Accommodation & Benefits • A beautiful two-bedroom cottage on the estate is provided, set in a peaceful rural location. • All bills and WiFi included with the accommodation. • Discounted or free meals available. • Employee discounts. • Free onsite parking. • Paid-for local gym membership. • Sick pay. • Cash bonuses • Salary: £25,000 per role +, negotiable. • A welcoming, family-oriented working environment where you will be respected and appreciated. This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a happy, supportive home, working in stunning surroundings with a varied and rewarding role. If you are interested, please get in touch with your CV and references. We look forward to hearing from you!
Immediate start!Easy apply - Waggy wonderland
Dog Sitter/Walker13 days ago£10–£12 hourlyFull-timeLondonI need a self employed energetic, bubbly, positive and caring person for this role. You would be picking up and dropping off dogs at from their houses by foot or by car if you drive. Most clients will be near the area you live in. We have dog sitting, day care at your own house and dog boarding over night at your own house services so I need team members who want to take care of dogs in their house too, during the days or over night aswell. I would need you to have good and professional experience with walking dogs, how to handle them and taking care of them. I need someone which is available at least 4 days a week! From 8am till 8pm latest! We need Part - time and Full - time candidates, We are very flexible too! Just bare with me with getting back to you, it might not be straight away but I will get back to you as soon as I can!
Easy apply - Honeycomb Dog Grooming
Dog Grooming Assistant14 days ago£11.5–£12.5 hourlyPart-timeStansted🐾✂️Part time dog grooming position ✂️🐾 Part time dog grooming assistant or stylist required for a small friendly salon based near Meopham, Kent. 🐾 2 days a week (possibility of more hours in the future). 🐾 Minimum Level 2 qualification (or working towards) required. 🐾 Main roles - bathing, drying, prepping dogs and keeping salon clean and tidy. 🐾 Must have a good understanding of dog behaviour. 🐾 Must be calm, patient, caring and of course love all dogs!
Immediate start!Easy apply - Stylish Hounds by Paige - Dog Groomers Loughton
Qualified Dog groomer1 month ago£12–£14 hourlyFull-timeLoughtonStylish Hounds are seeking a Fully Qualified Dog Groomer. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals and possess excellent customer service skills. As a Dog Groomer, you will be responsible for grooming and styling dogs to enhance their appearance and overall well-being. Duties: - Perform grooming services such as bathing, brushing, clipping, and styling pets (minimum of 5-6 dogs aday with a bather helping) - Trim pets' nails, clean ears, and ensure overall hygiene - Handle pets with care and ensure their safety and comfort during grooming sessions - Consult with pet owners to understand their preferences and provide recommendations on grooming styles - Maintain cleanliness and organization in the grooming area - Monitor pets for any health issues or abnormalities and report findings to pet owners Skills: - Experience in animal care and handling various breeds of dogs including large dogs - Strong customer service skills to interact effectively with pet owners
Immediate start!Easy apply - PCS
Dog Handler / Groomer1 month ago£40000–£45000 yearlyFull-timeLondonWe are looking for a proactive and confident individual that prides themselves on providing excellent levels of service to support our Kensington based client, who has the flexibility to travel with the family as required. We are seeking to hire someone with extensive knowledge in Canine care and training who will join the household team. The family currently have a range of animals you will be charged with caring for including dogs. cats, rabbits and other animals. Primarily you will be handling the dogs, including handling, training and traveling with the dogs. Ensuring the wellbeing of the dogs including feeding, training, exercising and grooming is the main part of this position. Up keep of pet areas including litter trays and light housekeeping in pet areas. Day to day grooming and cleaning of the animals. Maintaining good health of the animals and administering medication where required. A general passion for animals and their wellbeing is essential. You must be comfortable working around children. Responding to various ac hoc duties as and when required. Our client is looking for someone proactive, energetic with a can-do attitude who has good communication skills. A proven track record in dog handling – within a military setting would be advantageous. Proof of right to work in the UK, passport and ability to travel would wide is essential. This is a live put position, so you much live within a commutable distance of Kensington. Salary £40,000 – £45,000 DOE Shifts are usually Monday – Friday however some weekend flexibility will be required but rarely Holiday – 20 days plus bank holidays with a day in lieu if any additional days are worked. Pension scheme is available. Annual bonus at the discretion of the employer.
Easy apply - PetStop London
Dog Carer / driver1 month ago£12 hourlyPart-timeLondonRead the description carefully before applying! ❗️please enquire with a small paragraph about yourself, your availability, your experience and what makes you a good fit for our business to be considered❗️ we are looking for a full time driver/carer to join our pet care business. Our company offers bespoke pet care services such as dog walking, doggy daycare, dog boarding and small animals boarding at our facility in Cricklewood. This is an exciting opportunity to join a young business and work alongside young individuals to grow together with the company. Experience is not mandatory as long as you have big love for animals and ability to learn quickly and efficiently. Working with animals is a great joy, but also a great responsibility that requires dedication, excellent communication skills, and lots of patience. Someone with flexible schedule will be a priority, however will be happy to arrange fix days of the week, busiest days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays! The ideal candidate must: - love animals! - have excellent communication skills - be responsive and alert - be physically fit, as the job requires a lot of physical activity - be able to take nice photos for our socials - be able to follow instructions and be a great team player but also be confident working on your own - hold a valid uk driving license! Or able to change your foreign license to the uk one when required. Transport will be provided.
Immediate start!No experienceEasy apply - iRecruit Staffing Ltd
Kennels / Transport Officer (SC4) - Facilities & Environment1 month ago£12.25–£15.4 hourlyFull-timeLondon0Kennel/ Transport Officer Successful candidates will be responsible for caring and good health of all dogs in Council facilities, initial investigation into complaint and animal related issues to residents Requirements: Driving licence Own transport Experience of working in kennels environment in all weathers Experience in handling of aggressive and dangerous dogs Experience in investigation Experience in enforcement action Working knowledge of the Animal Welfare Act Working knowledge of the Dangerous Dogs Act Working knowledge for all licensable activities Ability to work with minimum supervision Duties: (including but not limited to) Making sure that dogs are in good health and properly cared for whilst in kennels and being transported Animal Welfare Cleanliness of kennels Awareness of reportable or communicable disease Transportation of dogs Dealing with member of the public Dealing with confrontation Reporting defect to vehicle and equipment Work shift pattern, working outside normal hours including evenings and weekend, flexibility to change shift according to service requirements
Easy apply - Student Job Private Carer
Care Assistant / Carer1 month ago£12–£15 hourlyPart-timeLondonThe job is located at the clients home in central london Camden, near Holborn. A simple care list will be followed in the morning as well as cleaning the house and walking the small dog. Client is currently bed bound, but on the way to being more active in her wheelchair. She's lovely and fun! No experience in care is needed, just have common sense and intelligence. 12-15 per hour
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