via Indeed · 5 October 2026 ·today

Dog Day Care Assistant

The Smiling Dog Company
Reading parttime, fulltime
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About us

The Smiling Dog Company is a small business in Goring Heath RG8\. We are a friendly family business with loyal clients. Our work environment is fun, every day is different and there are often lots of other jobs to get involved in so it has more variety than a standard doggy daycare. Our goal is to provide an excellent service for dog owners and a great, happy and cohesive working environment.

Our work environment includes:

  • On\-the\-job training

  • Growth opportunities

  • Flexibility
Looking for someone to join our canine business that offers daycare, walking, boarding and training. If you would love the opportunity to be hands on with dogs all throughout your working day this is the job for you. Looking for someone with a positive outlook, flexible approach, is hard working and doesn't mind working alone as well as part of a team. Experience working with animals would be ideal but if you have not had professional experience this is not essential, training is provided. The most important thing is to be flexible to change as every day is different and be passionate about performing all tasks to the highest standard.

*SKILLS \& REQUIREMENTS* *:* Experienced \& confident driver of large transit type van (with clean licence \& 5 year no claims history). Access to mobile phone. Live Locally to above location. Will pass a DBS(CRB) check. Confident and able to physically control dogs of all shapes and sizes. Great communicator with both dogs and their parents!

*TYPE OF PERSON* : Passionate about all things canine; you need to be physically fit, have lots of stamina and prepared to walk in all weathers! Our days are hectic and fun so we need someone who is flexible, hard working, enthusiastic and excited about being part of a small business. We are honoured by how much trust our clients place in us and we need whoever joins us to understand what a big responsibility that is (as well as being commited to making sure that all our four legged friends have as much fun as possible). Fresh air, mud and dog hair are all included :)

\*\*When applying PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER explaining why you think this is your ideal job and what hours/days you would be available for work. Without this your application will NOT be considered.\*\*

Job Type: Part\-time/Full\-time

Salary:£12\.71/hour minimum, depending on skills and experience more would be considered

Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12\.71 per hour

Benefits:

  • Additional leave

  • Casual dress

  • On\-site parking
Application question(s):
  • Must have 3 years driving experience \& a clean driving license
Language:
  • English (required)
Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

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