16 Dog jobs in the United Kingdom

Dog Grooming Technician – Qualified to Level 3, Easton College

29.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

£24,221 - £6,297 per annum (Actual - 9,376 - 1,037 per annum) 

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (1 hour lunch + 15 min break)

Are you a passionate and qualified Dog Groomer looking for a dynamic and rewarding role? We’re seeking a Level 3 Dog Grooming Technician to join our team and support both the commercial and educational sides of our grooming provision.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Grooming dogs to a high standard, including regular clients during holiday periods
• Booking appointments for suitable dogs to support the curriculum and taking payments.
• Ordering and managing grooming materials
• Supporting learners in class and helping maintain a professional salon environment
• Opportunity to run a commercial dog grooming salon
• Option to deliver short courses on Fridays

  What We’re Looking For:

• Level 3 qualification in Dog Grooming (essential)
• Excellent customer service and organisational skills
• Confidence working with dogs of all breeds and temperaments
• Ability to support learners and work collaboratively with teaching staff
• A proactive and flexible approach to salon operations

Closing date is:  Wednesday 29 October 2025 at midnight

As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.

Trainee Night Dog Warden – Slough (London & Surrounding Counties)
Hours: 4pm – 4am | Rotating Shifts | 365 Days a Year Operation
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Van Provided

Are you passionate about animal welfare and confident working independently at night? We are recruiting a Trainee Night Dog Warden on behalf of a respected organisation specialising in the safe and humane handling of stray dogs across London and the South East. Full training is provided – no previous warden experience required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely collect and handle stray, frightened or aggressive dogs
• Transport dogs to kennels, Battersea Dogs Home, foster carers, or reunite with owners
• Work with vets to ensure treatment for sick or injured dogs
• Feed, settle and care for dogs in kennels
• Maintain clean, safe environments
• Complete accurate reports and records

Shift Pattern:

• Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Week 2: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• 4-on/3-off then 3-on/4-off rotation (12-hour shifts)

Essential Requirements:

• Experience caring for or working with dogs
• Ability to work alone and remain calm under pressure
• Physically fit (lifting dogs and crates)
• Basic IT skills (Outlook, Excel, tablets)
• Full UK manual driving licence (2+ years, max 3 points)
• Aged 22+ (insurance requirement)
• Able to pass a DBS check

What’s on Offer:

• Full training and support
• Opportunity for long-term employment
• Meaningful, rewarding work in animal welfare
• Fully equipped company van

If you’re reliable, compassionate and ready for a unique career, apply today!

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation that’s on the front line of animal welfare.
• Full training provided – no prior warden experience necessary.
• Opportunity for long-term employment – this role could become permanent.
• Work that’s challenging, varied, and incredibly rewarding .

Ready to Start Your Next Adventure?

If you’re passionate about dogs and want a job that truly matters, apply now!
We’ll be in touch shortly to discuss your application.

This position is seeking someone on a temporary to permanent basis!

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be a hero to dogs in need. Don’t miss it!

Sous Chef Vacancy

We are looking for a Sous Chef  to join the talented kitchen team

What we offer our Sous Chefs :

• Annual profit share, ensuring you share in the success of the company
• 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs and inns for you and friends and family
• 50% off food when on shift
• Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
• A fair share of tips
• Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistant Programme
• Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career
• Access to JW BenefitHub, giving you access to a huge range of high street and online discounts

What a Sous Chef does at JW Lees:

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef’s absence
• Support with menu development, stock management and maintaining a safe and compliant kitchen
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff members
• Ensure that high standards and attention to detail are maintained, working with the team to achieve and maintain 5* Scores on the doors
• Continuously motivate the team to make sure that fresh quality food is presented each time
• The Sous Chef  plays an integral role in training and development junior team member

About JW Lees:

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.

We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do:

Proud  -  Savvy  -  Honest  -  Passionate  -  Personal  -  Together

Exeter (covering the South of England)

£32,000 – £5,000 (dependent on experience)

Must be able to house a detection dog

About the Role

We are seeking a Leakage Detection Dog Handler to join our team, supporting multiple utility clients across the South of England. This role combines technical fieldwork with the unique capability of trained detection dogs to identify and prevent water loss.

You will be responsible for delivering accurate and professional leakage detection services, while ensuring the welfare and effective deployment of a detection dog under your care.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake leakage detection surveys in collaboration with a trained detection dog.

Ensure the housing, welfare, and ongoing care of an assigned detection dog.

Travel to and work across client sites within the South of England.

Produce accurate reports and maintain professional client communication.

Uphold the company’s standards in safety, professionalism, and service delivery.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must have either:

Experience in detection dog handling and training, or
proven leakage detection experience within the utilities sector.

Additional requirements include:

Ability to house and care for a detection dog.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Strong work ethic, independence, and professionalism in client and customer facing environments.

What We Offer

Salary: £3 000 – £3 000 (experience dependent).

Full training provided.

Company vehicle and all operational equipment.

BUPA healthcare package.

Opportunity to work in a specialist role delivering innovative solutions for clients.

Apply Now

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of the dog industry and leakage detection services. If you meet the criteria and are motivated to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

School Emotional Wellbeing Dog Assistant - Rochester - £21,809 actual salary

Your new school

Ripplevale School and College, is a thriving independent special school, for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years old, located in the historic town of Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child centred approach to meeting the needs of our students, most of whom have an Education and Health Care Plan. Identified needs may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, and high levels of anxiety. As part of our Therapies and Intervention Team, we are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join us in a role that blends animal care with emotional wellbeing support.

Your new role

As our School Emotional Wellbeing Dog Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional and mental health of our students through animal-assisted therapy. Working closely with teaching staff, the SENCO, and the Senior Leadership Team, you will deliver therapeutic sessions using the school’s dogs, both in small groups and one-to-one settings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Daily care, grooming, and health monitoring of the school’s dogs

• Coordinating animal therapy sessions and maintaining accurate intervention records

• Supporting students through mentoring, coaching, and CBT-based interventions

• Collaborating with the Therapies Manager and attending review meetings

• Providing one overnight stay per week for the school dog at your own residence

• Offering an additional 14 days of ‘respite’ holiday care for the school dog(s), including overnight stays

• Upholding safeguarding, health and safety, and GDPR standards across all duties

This is a hands-on, emotionally rewarding role that requires compassion, resilience, and a genuine love for working with animals and young people.

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A caring and empathetic nature with a strong understanding of emotional wellbeing

• Experience working with animals, particularly dogs, including grooming and health monitoring

• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to supporting students

• A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and equality and diversity policies

• Willingness and ability to provide overnight care and holiday respite for the school dog(s)

• Experience in mentoring, coaching, or therapeutic support (desirable but not essential)

What you'll get in return

• A fulfilling role where you make a real difference in students’ lives

• Supportive team environment within a forward-thinking school

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Competitive salary and term-time working pattern

• The chance to work with therapy animals in a structured and meaningful way

Apply now

If you're passionate about emotional wellbeing, animal therapy, and supporting young people in education, we’d love to hear from you. Join Ripplevale School and College and be part of a team that’s transforming lives through compassion and care.

For more information and to apply, please contact Brett Coventry on or email

Early Application Encouraged

Due to the high volume of interest in this position, we may close the vacancy before the stated deadline. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.

Safeguarding recruitment statement

Ripplevale School Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Ripplevale School Rochester is required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Chef de Partie Vacancy

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join our fabulous team 

What we offer our Chef de Parties:

• Annual profit share, ensuring you share in the success of the company
• 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs and inns for you and friends and family
• 50% off food when on shift
• Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
• A fair share of tips
• Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistant Programme
• Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career
• Access to JW BenefitHub, giving you access to a huge range of high street and online discounts

What a Chef de Partie does at JW Lees:

• Has a passion and experience of cooking with fresh food
• Has an eye for detail and consistency and can work well in a team
• Be conscious of Health & Safety in the Kitchen, working with the team to achieve and maintain 5* Scores on the doors
• Manage and rotate your stock and oversee the running of your section
• Be highly motivated and eager to develop your skills and progress to the next level.

About JW Lees:

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.

We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do:

Proud  -  Savvy  -  Honest  -  Passionate  -  Personal  -  Together

Role:    Dispensing Assistant Pet Care Division

Location:    Bardon LE67

Salary:    £ 13,10 per hour plus extensive benefits

Contract type:    Permanent

Employment type:    Full time

Working hours:    40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00am -18:00pm

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery.  We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day.  Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider.  We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

Candidates must hold a Level 2 NVQ Dispensing qualification to apply.

As a vital member of our pharmacy team, you will play a key role in supporting the daily preparation and dispensing of veterinary prescriptions. Your focus will be on ensuring medications are dispensed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This includes labelling prescriptions, managing stock levels, and maintaining a clean, organized pharmacy environment. You’ll be expected to meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs), consistently delivering work to the highest standards in line with our company objectives.

What’s in it for you?

Occupational sick pay   

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay   

Contributory pension 

Discounted insurance (Aviva)   

Employee discount site       

Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)

Employee assistance programme  

In-house mental health support       

Free onsite parking  

Health and wellbeing initiatives   

Social events throughout the year       

Cycle to work scheme 

Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)   

Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)   

Long service bonus 

Refer a friend bonus   

Blue light card   

Commitment to CPD/training   

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Annual leave buy and sell scheme

Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds

25% Discount & health & beauty purchases 

25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

What you’ll be doing?

• Accurately dispense veterinary medications in line with company procedures and quality standards
• Ensure full compliance with legal, ethical, professional, and internal dispensary requirements
• Manage stock levels and support inventory control to maintain efficient operations
• Take ownership of prescription labelling and ensure accuracy at every stage
•  Collaborate effectively with pharmacists, customer service, and operations teams
• Work with precision in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Contribute to a positive, friendly, and relaxed team culture
• Undertake SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) training as part of your professional development

Who are we looking for?

• Someone with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to dispensing medication accurately and safely
• A confident communicator who can work effectively with pharmacists, customer service, and operations teams
• A proactive individual who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• A team player who supports colleagues and contributes to a positive, friendly workplace culture
• Someone who is IT literate, quick to learn new systems, and comfortable using Excel at an intermediate level
• A highly organised person who can prioritise tasks and manage their workload efficiently
• A professional who understands and adheres to legal, ethical, and company standards
• An ambitious candidate who is eager to learn, grow, and complete SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) training

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.