Animal care Work, Jobs in Didcot, Eng (with Salaries)

Dog Daycare Manager
Oxford Pet Whisperers —Didcot
- From £14.70 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Hotel
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Store discount
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3d
Veterinary Care Assistant
Vets for Pets —Newbury
- £22,568.00 - £26,436.80 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
- Employee discount
2d
Wildlife Park Administritive Assistant part time
Beale Wildlife Park —Reading
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
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9d
Animal Care Assistant
IVC —Hungerford
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Animal Care Assistant – Part Time
Vets Now —Reading
- £14.05 an hour
- Part-time
- Annual leave
9d
LIVE-IN DOG HANDLER
Defensive Operations Group Ltd —Checkendon
- £2,500 a month
- Full-time
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6d
ANIMAL FARM SUPERVISOR – FULL TIME
Wellington Estates —Reading
- £26,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Supervising experience
10d
Senior Animal Welfare Assistant
Highcroft Luxury Boarding Kennels & Cattery —Reading
- £13.25 - £14.25 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Veterinary Care Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Medivet Group Ltd —Carterton
- £26,538.48 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
13d
Equine Veterinary Care Assistant
IVC —Newbury
- £25,865.11 a year
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
5d
Veterinary Receptionist
Vets for Pets —Newbury
- £22,568.00 - £26,436.80 a year
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
- Care plans
- Employee discount
2d
Pet Welfare Assistant - On-site Services (part time)
Blue Cross —Burford
- £17,484 a year
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- IT
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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4d
Pet Welfare Assistant - Onsite Services (part time)
Blue Cross —Burford
- £14,986 a year
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- IT
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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4d
Kennel Hand
Pets Lodge —Reading
- £8.00 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- English
- Employee discount
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13d
Wildlife Park Duty Manager part time
Beale Wildlife Park —Reading
- Temporary
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
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9d
Weekend Cat Sitter
Mind my Mog —Woodley
- £20 - £23 an hour
- Weekends only
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Store Manager
Pets at Home —Oxford
- £32,000 - £40,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Sales
- Customer service
- Annual leave
Senior Clinical Equipment Veterinary Care Assistant
IVC —High Wycombe
- Up to £27,528.31 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Deputy Manager
Pets at Home —Reading
- £28,000 - £31,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Barback - Soho Farmhouse (Main Barn)
Soho House & Co. —Chipping Norton
- £14.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Employee discount
Quick apply

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Dog Daycare Manager

Oxford Pet Whisperers -
Didcot

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
From £14.70 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Store discount
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Management
Daycare experience
Supervising experience
Care plans
Leadership

Full job description

Dog Daycare Manager

Oxford Pet Whisperers, Didcot
Pay: £14.70 per hour
Job type: Full-time (Part time available for the right candidate if wanted)

Oxford Pet Whisperers is an established, five-star licensed dog daycare and hotel in Didcot. We provide structured, professional care for dogs in a busy group environment, with a strong focus on safety, training, calm behaviour and consistently high standards.

We are looking for an experienced, confident and dependable Dog Daycare Manager to take responsibility for the day to day operation of our daycare centre and lead our team of dog care professionals.

This is a hands on management role. You will be actively involved in managing and training dogs, supporting staff, maintaining standards and ensuring that the centre runs safely and efficiently throughout the day.

The role

As Dog Daycare Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth daily operation of the centre.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the daycare operation from opening through to closing
Leading, supervising and supporting the daycare team
Allocating staff, dogs and daily responsibilities effectively
Monitoring dog behaviour, group dynamics and safety throughout the day
Making confident decisions about dog introductions, group suitability and individual care requirements
Ensuring dogs with Individual Care Plans receive the correct support
Training new employees and developing existing team members
Coaching staff on dog handling, body language, recall, calmness and group management
Maintaining clear and consistent operating standards
Conducting staff observations and providing constructive feedback
Managing incidents calmly, professionally and accurately
Ensuring dog notes, handovers and customer information are completed properly
Communicating with owners when necessary
Supporting dog assessments and phased introductions
Ensuring cleaning, hygiene, feeding, medication and welfare procedures are followed
Monitoring stock, equipment and the general condition of the centre
Identifying problems early and taking responsibility for resolving them
Working closely with the business owners to improve standards and develop the service

About you

We are looking for someone who is confident taking responsibility and comfortable making decisions in a busy environment.

You should be:

Experienced in professional dog care, dog daycare, kennels, training or a similar environment
Confident managing groups of dogs safely
Able to recognise dog body language, stress signals, overstimulation and inappropriate play
Calm and decisive when managing incidents or challenging situations
Experienced in supervising, training or developing staff
Comfortable holding employees accountable to clear standards
Organised and able to prioritise tasks throughout a busy day
Reliable, punctual and consistent
Physically capable of working on your feet and handling dogs throughout the day
Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in different weather conditions
Professional when communicating with customers and colleagues
Willing to follow established procedures while also suggesting sensible improvements
Passionate about animal welfare, but also practical and commercially aware

Previous management experience is strongly preferred. Applications from experienced senior dog handlers, trainers or supervisors who are ready to step into management will also be considered.

Our approach to dog care

Oxford Pet Whisperers is not a chaotic, free-for-all daycare.

We use structured group management, controlled introductions, positive reinforcement and clear behavioural boundaries. Our team actively teaches dogs how to settle, listen, recall and interact appropriately.

Dogs are carefully monitored and may be given rest periods, individual support or time away from the group when required. The successful candidate must be comfortable maintaining these standards and ensuring that staff do not allow unsafe, overly intense or uncontrolled behaviour.

Our training methods are force free and reward based.

What we offer

£14.70 per hour
A genuine management position with day-to-day responsibility
A structured and established working environment
Ongoing training and development
The opportunity to influence standards and improve the service
A varied, active role working with dogs and people
Support from experienced business owners
Staff benefits and discounts
The opportunity to become an important part of a growing local business

Working hours

The role is based at our daycare centre in Didcot.

Our weekday operating hours are 7:30am to 6:00pm, so applicants must be available to work a mixture of opening and closing shifts.

Some weekend work will also be required.

Exact contracted hours and shift patterns will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Essential requirements

Relevant professional dog care/training experience
Experience managing or supervising employees
Strong understanding of dog behaviour and body language
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
Excellent reliability and timekeeping
Confidence communicating with staff and customers
Ability to work independently and take responsibility
Full right to work in the UK

A relevant animal care, dog training or management qualification would be beneficial but is not essential where substantial practical experience can be demonstrated.

Application questions

Please include answers to the following questions with your application:

What professional experience do you have working with groups of dogs?
What experience do you have supervising or training employees?
Why are you interested in working for Oxford Pet Whisperers?

Applications that do not demonstrate relevant dog care and leadership experience may not be progressed.

Pay: From £14.70 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount

Work Location: In person

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