Job Title: Client Pet Care Assistant
Employment Type: Self-Employed / Freelance
Location: Community Based / Mobile Role (On-the-Go)
Reporting To: Management Team / Business Owner
Pay Structure: Per Service Completed (Not Hourly)
About the Role
We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and animal-loving individuals to join our growing team as a Client Pet Care Assistant.
This is a self-employed role, ideal for someone who enjoys flexible working and has a genuine passion for animal welfare. This is not a premises-based position — you will be travelling within your local area, visiting pets in their homes or carrying out booked pet care services.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality pet care while building positive relationships with both pets and owners.
Important Information About This Role
This position is not hourly paid employment.
As a self-employed Client Pet Care Assistant, payment is made per completed service booked with you, rather than by the hour.
This means:
- You are paid only for services completed by you
- Earnings depend on the number of bookings completed
- This role offers flexibility but work is not guaranteed
- You are expected to actively find and build your own client base
In addition to finding your own clients, we also:
- Provide business referrals and enquiries
- Add you to our company booking software system
- Allocate suitable bookings where available
- Support you with onboarding and guidance
Any clients referred through the business remain clients of [Business Name].
What We Provide
We want our team to succeed, which is why we offer:
- Full training provided
- Company uniform supplied
- Access to our booking software
- Business referrals and potential leads
- Ongoing support from management
- Opportunity to grow your client base and earnings
- Flexible working around your availability
Key Responsibilities
As a Client Pet Care Assistant, your duties may include:
- Dog walking
- Pet visits and welfare checks
- Feeding and watering pets
- Administering medication (if trained and authorised)
- Providing companionship and enrichment
- Cleaning pet areas where necessary
- Monitoring pet health and wellbeing
- Reporting welfare or safeguarding concerns
- Maintaining communication with clients
- Updating booking information and visit notes
Requirements
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about animals
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Confident working independently
- Comfortable travelling locally
- Professional and customer-focused
- Physically able to carry out pet care duties
- Willing to learn and follow company procedures
Essential Requirements
- Access to reliable transport (preferred depending on area)
- Smartphone with internet access
- Ability to travel locally
- Good time management
- Strong communication skills
Desirable
- Previous animal experience
- Animal care qualifications
- Pet first aid knowledge
- Experience with nervous or reactive animals
Safeguarding & Welfare
Animal welfare is our priority. All staff are expected to follow the standards outlined in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (UK) and report any concerns relating to neglect, illness, injury, or unsafe environments.
Training will be provided.
Please Note
This is a self-employed opportunity and not an employed hourly-paid role. You will manage your own schedule and availability, with earnings based on services booked and completed with you.
This role is fully mobile and involves travelling between client locations within your chosen working area.
Pay: From £120.00 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
