Dog Daycare Assistant and Walker

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate dog lover to work in the dog daycare industry. We are a premier pet service company and a leading supplier of dog daycare, home boarding and training services in the Whitstable, Herne Bay, Faversham and Canterbury area.

Vacancy description:

This role will be varied and will include all aspects of working with groups of dogs in a busy Dog Daycare Centre in all weathers and conditions.

Only applications with genuine experience working with dogs will be considered.

You job role will include the following tasks:

• Walking and exercising the dogs in all weathers.
• Shampooing/washing the dogs after each walk.
• Ensuring any dog waste is picked up immediately.
• Being vigilant in supervising their care & well-being at all times.
• General cleaning duties of the working environment.
• To provide cover in the dog daycare centre when needed.
• Cleaning and sanitation of dog equipment and vehicles.

Requirements and desired skills:

• Confident in handling and controlling dogs off and on lead on a group dog walk.
• Motivated with a positive attitude to work.
• Team player, with good communication skills.
• Honest, reliable, trustworthy and well presented.
• Able to walk and control several strong dogs on lead.
• Willing to listen and learn and follow instructions.
• Experience in walking large dogs/groups would be beneficial.
• Past experience working in a dog daycare or kennel environment.

Reality check

• You\’ll be picking up dog mess while walking your group of dogs
• You\’ll be walking a lot in bad weather, as well as good weather
• It can be physically tiring, so you\’ll need to be fit and able to walk miles
• After walking dogs, they need to then be wash before going home
• We are outside in all weathers, so you\’ll get wet and muddy

Working week: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8.30am to 12.30pm = 8 hours per week with the option of extra hours during busy periods.

Salary: You will be paid the appropriate rate for your experience and age.

Trial period: Part of the interview process includes applicants completing at least two trial/taster days working with the dogs before being selected for the job. This gives a chance to experience different dogs, the routine and team dynamics.

Location: Blean, near Canterbury, Kent

Start date: October/November 2025

How to apply: By emailing a covering letter explaining your dog experience along with your CV.

No telephone calls please.

Job Type: Part Time Dog Walker and Day Care Assistant.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person