Work With Us
We are on the search for reliable, committed and caring people to join our expanding team.
All Woof Dog Co staff and representatives must LOVE dogs, be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be ready to get muddy! Living in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, we are very fortunate, but this does bring along with it good old English weather!
It is very important to us all dogs in our care are as safe, secure and happy as possible. We pride ourselves on being a leading pet service in the the county and need team members who share the same values in dog care and wellbeing.
If this sounds of interest, please contact us at:
info@woofdogco.co.uk
Roles Available
Dog Walker
Are you a dog lover?... Do you like outdoor work?... Need a part-time role to fit around other commitments?
If your answer is yes then dog walking could be a role to consider.
Due to expansion of our dog-walking business, Woof Dog Co is seeking an additional dog walker to join the team.
The Position
We are looking for dog and outdoors lovers!
The role will involve dog collections, walking dogs and dropping the dogs home. We usually walk in groups of friendly well trained dogs (mostly off lead) in the safety of our 10 acre purpose built facility. We never do boring street walking! So be ready to get muddy!
The role also includes visiting dogs and puppies in their own homes (pop ins) and tending to their needs when required. We operate in all weathers so you must be prepared to get wet and muddy.
The job also includes quite a bit of driving as we cover a large area so be ready for a good portion of your normal days being spent in the van. However we don’t drive for long distances doing nothing! You will be constantly jumping in and out of the van collecting and dropping off dogs and of course, going on fun walks with your group of dogs!
Being a dog walker is a fantastic and unique job and it can be very rewarding and lots of fun. However, you must not think that it is easy. You will be in charge of groups of dogs which can be very physical and testing and you will need to be able to adapt to and control any situation which may arise.
Requirements:
- Applicants must have an ability to handle a group of dogs using positive re-enforcement control methods
- Great customer service & personal skills
- Confident to drive specialised business vans throughout the surrounding area.
- Manual Drivers Licence - clean preferred
- Ability to work in a team or alone
- A criminal record check is a requirement, paid for by the applicant (refundable)
- Applicants must be able to arrange their own transport to and from Woof HQ in Lidlington, Bedfordshire
- Applicants must be 18 or over to apply
Salary: DOE
Hours are generally 4 - 6 hours per day, mid morning until early afternoon, Monday to Friday. (Exact timings TBC upon successful application)
References will be required.
Please send up to date CV along with a cover letter detailing your experience with dogs and your back ground info to:
Home Boarder
Love dogs?... Want to spend time with dogs and get paid for it?... Want to look after dogs in your home?
How does it work?
You will usually look after one or two dogs at a time, while their owner is on holiday or at work. The aim is to integrate the pets into your family and your home, so they have a holiday all of their own.
What you can expect:
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One or two dogs at a time.
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Love and companionship from the pets (until their owners come home).
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Wonderful customers who love you too, for the notes you leave and the stories you share of their pets.
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Ongoing training and support.
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Police and reference checks (for our customer’s peace of mind).
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Bookings and legal stuff all taken care of for you.
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Uniform
All we need from you:
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Must be at home for most of the day
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Live locally to the vacancy and have good local relationships
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Love animals (experience of being a pet owner)
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Exceptional time keeping
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Confident communication skills (with humans and animals)
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Commitment (our pets build relationships with you, so consistency is very important)
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Access to a reliable mobile phone (Ideally whatsapp)
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Secure garden
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No children in the house
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Resident pets to be welcoming of new friends and neutered/ spayed
Overview of vacancy:
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Part time
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Work from home
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Permanent positions only (You choose what dogs and when you are available to board them)
Ideal candidates:
We welcome applications from anyone over 18 with their own home or homeowner’s written permission. As it’s a part time permanent position, it may fit well with school runs* as most of the walks are around lunchtime. It would also suit semi-retired or retired people, someone looking for part time hours, someone who works from home or has another part time job.
You’ll be an ambassador for our highly reputable, fully insured brand and join one of the best pet services in the UK..
Please send enquiries detailing more about yourself to info@woofdogco.co.uk
Dog Groomer
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly talented, experienced and qualified groomer to join our team in the early stages of our expansion.
The role will initially be part-time with the option of becoming full time following a short trial period.
We are a small, friendly, hard working young team, and we are looking for a like-minded team member to take ownership of this new project. You’ll be free to work independently and you will be expected to confidently carry out all aspects of working in a grooming salon. This includes keeping the salon spotlessly clean, as well as providing a high level of service to our customers and exceptional standards of care and grooming.
Your hours will be flexible however, you may be required to work some weekends.
You will be very important to the success of this new business and your remuneration will be directly linked to your turnover. We are happy to consider both self-employed groomers as well as those wishing to go onto the payroll.
The role may suit a current groomer looking to take on more hours.
Essential:
- Level 3 City and Guilds Introductory Certificate in Dog Grooming from a recognised training centre
- Previous experience of dog grooming in a commercial environment
- Good understanding of breed-standard grooms
- Possess commercial awareness
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in managing relationships with clients
- Willingness to stay up to date with best practice
Desirable:
- Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma for Professional Dog Grooming from a recognised training centre
Benefits:
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Bonus scheme
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Flexible working hours
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You’ll be an ambassador for our highly reputable, fully insured brand and join one of the best pet services in the UK..
Please send enquiries detailing more about yourself to info@woofprofessionaldoggrooming.co.uk
