Dog Squad London are looking for some part-time (zero hours) team members to join our daycare team.
We are a small dog daycare (maximum capacity 20 dogs/ day) and are looking for a team member or two to be available for holiday / sickness cover etc.
You will be a positive, dog-loving individual with bags of initiative. You will be an all-rounder, happy to ‘muck in’ with all levels of jobs around the centre.
The role will involve:
- Supervising dogs in our care; feeding them (where necessary), walking them, giving them lots of cuddles and affection, initiating enrichment games and ensuring they have a happy, safe and controlled day
- Acting as the face of the business, welcoming and meeting/greeting customers
- Reporting on any physical or behavioural changes, taking photographs/videos of the dogs enjoying their day to share with owners
- Cleaning up after the dogs, and ensuring that all health/safety and dog welfare rules are followed and upheld to the highest standards
- Supporting with maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the centre
- Collecting dogs from owners homes & transporting them to/from site (very occasionally)
Must have requirements:
- Most importantly- an adoration and pure love for dogs of all shapes and sizes
- Live within appropriate traveling distance of Wandsworth Park (less than 30 minutes)
- Excellent understanding of dog/animal welfare and health & safety laws
- Show a proven history through references of reliability, trustworthiness and good organisation skills
Ideally:
- At least 1 year experience working with dogs in a groomers / kennels / day care environment etc, or a qualification in animal management / pet care or other relevant demonstrable experience
- Full clean driving license
Please note - this is a physically challenging role, working in all weathers outside, lifting, bending etc whilst controlling and cleaning up after the dogs. Do not apply if you are not ready for this.
What can we offer you:
You will be joining our established 5*-reviewed daycare with lots of wonderful doggos!
Zero-Hours Role
The hours will fall between 8am - 6.45pm, Monday - Friday. Most shifts will be 4hrs, but some may be longer as demand requires.
You will be self-employed on a contractor basis.
The pay will be hourly (age dependant between £10.85/hr - £12.80/hr). Minimum age 18 years old.
Some months there will be a need for multiple shifts, and others may only be a couple.
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To apply, please write a cover letter and send it along with your CV. In your cover letter, please answer the following questions in the minimum:
What experience do you have with dogs
What appeals to you about this role?
Do you own a dog / have you ever owned a dog or lived with a dog?
Please also include the word ‘elephant’ in red. It can just be written on the page anywhere.
Do you have your own car that you are willing & able to use?
If yes - how many years experience do you have driving?
When are you available to start/ How long is your notice period?
How would your best friends describe you?
Please also include what day/s you are available to work.
Job Applications close: 30th May 2026 *We may close this sooner if suitable candidate is found.
Interviews: Week Following.
As a small, independent start-up business we are incredibly short of time, so we will only be able to respond to successful applicants.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 10 per week
Pay: £10.85-£12.80 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you hold any animal care/dog qualifications?
Experience:
- Animal care: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
