Dog Daycare and Kennel Attendant

Dog Dayz is seeking a reliable Dog Day Care and Dog & Cat Boarding Attendant to provide excellent care to dogs and cats staying at our facility. We have one part-time and one full-time position open. Both require morning, evening, and some weekend and holiday shifts. This position includes direct handling of pets, cleaning, customer service, lifting, and outdoor work.

Our ideal candidate is a person who loves animals and can provide high-quality pet care for our customers while their dogs and cats are with us. We expect you to provide a fun, safe, and clean environment for dogs and cats and put customers at ease, communicating with them, and assuring them that their pets will be safe and professionally cared for. Prior experience in animal care or kennel work is preferred. Professional online and on-the-job training is required.

Attendant Duties and Responsibilities (For Boarding and Daycare)

  • Supervise and manage dogs during group play in play areas to ensure pet safety

  • Ascertain dog personalities and play types and assign them to appropriate play groups

  • Take dogs for walks and hikes

  • Clean and maintain kennels and kennel facilities

  • Provide food, water, and meds throughout the day according to instructions

  • Perform beginning/end-of-day maintenance/cleaning routines

  • Perform deep cleaning

  • Interact with pet owners and provide excellent customer service

  • Maintain computerized records of dogs

  • Check customers in and out and light receptionist duties

  • Keep records of feeding and walking schedules for each dog

  • Photograph and update owners regularly

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, stay-on-your-toes environment

  • Prior experience at a dog daycare or boarding facility, shelter, vet office, or personal animal care is preferred

  • Familiarity with dog behavior and various dog breeds

  • Familiarity with kennel operations and maintenance

  • Passion for taking care of animals

  • Ability to work outside in all types of weather, stand for prolonged periods, move and react quickly, and hike/walk dogs

  • Ability to work with a team, communicate with co-workers, and present a professional demeanor to customers

  • Ability to keep track of schedules, multiple dogs and their needs/personalities, and customer and pet names

  • Physical stamina for cleaning and maintaining kennels

  • Loyal, hard-working, honest, mature, friendly

  • Preference will be given to those who can work a regular schedule, over holidays and weekends, throughout summer, and long-term (not just a summer job).

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with animals, gain valuable experience in the field of animal care, and contribute to the well-being of our furry friends. If you are passionate about animals and enjoy providing top-notch care alongside a work-family of animal lovers , we would love to hear from you.

Beginning hourly $16 up to $20 depending upon experience

Evening, morning, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Job Type: Part-time and Full-time

Expected hours: approximately 20- 40 a week