Animal welfare Work, Jobs in Exeter (with Salaries)

Dog Day Care Assistant
Shine K9 Doggy Daycare Ltd —Exeter
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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20h
Supporter Services Assistant
The Donkey Sanctuary —Sidmouth
- CRM software
- Data entry
- Cash handling
- Free parking
- Employee discount
17h
Kennel Assistant
Foredowne Kennels & Cattery Ltd —Newton Abbot
- From £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- In-person
- Employee discount
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6d
Head of Alternative Provision
Involve Care Solutions —Exeter
- £43,000 - £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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14h
Engagement Officer
The Donkey Sanctuary —Sidmouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Free parking
- Employee discount
20h
Individual Giving Manager
British Hen Welfare Trust —South Molton
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Salesforce
- Analysis skills
- Work from home
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6d
Dog Charity Fundraiser - Working In Partnership With Dogs Trust!
Alliance Fundraising —Tiverton
- £26,000 - £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- CRM software
- Travel
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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22h
Farm Worker/Groom
The Donkey Sanctuary —Exeter
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
20h
Farm Supervisor- Trow Farm
The Donkey Sanctuary —Sidmouth
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Free parking
- Employee discount
20h
Herdsperson
Quickes Traditional Ltd —Exeter
- £31,000 - £33,350 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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10d
Public Affairs Officer
The Donkey Sanctuary —Sidmouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Major Gifts Manager
The Donkey Sanctuary —Sidmouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
20h
Relief Farm Worker / Groom
The Donkey Sanctuary —Honiton
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
20h
Veterinary Nurse
The Donkey Sanctuary —Honiton
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Databases
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Head of Marketing
Paignton Zoo —Paignton
- £52,221 a year
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Cleaner
The Donkey Sanctuary —Sidmouth
- Part-time
- English
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Vets for Pets —Exeter
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Nursing
- Employee discount

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Dog Day Care Assistant

Shine K9 Doggy Daycare Ltd
Exeter

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Job details

Zero hours contract
£10.85 - £12.71 an hour
20 hours ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Closing procedures
Veterinary experience
First Aid Certification
Animal care
Opening procedures
Animal welfare
Communication skills
Working with pets

Full job description

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Doggy Daycare Assistant to join our growing business.

We are proud to hold a 4-Star Licence, demonstrating our commitment to exceptional animal welfare and high operating standards. Our priority is providing every dog with a safe, enriching and enjoyable environment where they can socialise, exercise and receive the highest level of care.

If you're passionate about dogs, thrive in an active outdoor environment and want to build a career in animal care, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for supervising dogs throughout the day, ensuring their safety and wellbeing while encouraging positive social interactions, ensuring the dogs receive enrichment and can think outside of the box to create new fun games.

You'll work closely with a small, supportive team that takes pride in delivering outstanding care and exceptional customer service to both dogs and their owners.

The role is physically demanding and requires someone who enjoys being active, whatever the weather.

Your Responsibilities

Supervising groups of dogs during indoor and outdoor play sessions.
Monitoring canine behaviour and recognising appropriate play, stress signals and potential conflict.
Safely introducing new dogs into suitable play groups.
Ensuring every dog receives individual attention, enrichment and appropriate rest throughout the day.
Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and biosecurity throughout the facility.
Cleaning play areas, equipment and communal spaces.
Feeding dogs where required and ensuring constant access to fresh water.
Carrying out daily health and welfare checks, reporting any concerns immediately.
Communicating professionally with customers during drop-off and collection.
Assisting with daily opening and closing procedures.
Following all health and safety procedures, licence conditions and company policies.

Essential Requirements

Level 3 qualification in Animal Care (or equivalent).
A genuine passion for dog welfare.
Excellent understanding of canine behaviour and body language.
Reliable, punctual and professional.
Confident handling dogs of all breeds, sizes and temperaments.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Physically fit and capable of working outdoors throughout the year.
Calm and confident under pressure.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Desirable

Previous experience working in a dog daycare, kennels, veterinary practice, rescue centre or similar animal care environment.
Canine First Aid qualification.
Full UK driving licence.

Working Hours

Our daycare operates Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 6:30pm.

Working hours will be scheduled within these operating times. You will be starting on a zero hour contract and we would be looking to initially offer 5-10 hours a week, As our business continues to grow, there will be opportunities for additional hours, a fixed contract and career progression.

We close for two weeks over the Christmas period, allowing our team to enjoy a well-earned break with family and friends.

What We Offer

Competitive salary.
Paid holiday.
Company pension.
Uniform provided.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Supportive and friendly working environment.
Opportunities to grow with an expanding business.
The chance to spend every day making a positive difference to dogs' lives.

The Person We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who genuinely wants to build a career in animal care—not just someone who loves dogs. You'll understand the importance of maintaining the highest welfare standards, keeping detailed observations, working efficiently as part of a team and representing our business professionally.

You'll be dependable, proactive and take pride in creating a safe, happy environment where every dog can thrive.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining:

Why you're interested in working with dogs.
Your relevant experience and qualifications.
Why you'd be a great addition to our team.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Practical dog-handling and behavioural assessment may form part of the interview process. Interviews will be held on 13th and 14th August 2026

Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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animal welfare jobs in exeter

Dog Day Care Assistant

Supporter Services Assistant

Kennel Assistant

Head of Alternative Provision

Engagement Officer

Individual Giving Manager

Dog Charity Fundraiser - Working In Partnership With Dogs Trust!

Farm Worker/Groom

Farm Supervisor- Trow Farm

Herdsperson

Public Affairs Officer

Major Gifts Manager

Relief Farm Worker / Groom

Veterinary Nurse

Head of Marketing

Cleaner

Registered Veterinary Nurse

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