Dog Daycare attendant

Luckies Stay & Play; Albion; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Luckies Stay & Play in Brisbane is opening a premium dog daycare, seeking a vigilant Dog Daycare Attendant to help supervise play, support rest and enrichment, and maintain a calm, clean environment for canine guests.

You will work with the animal care team, follow individual care plans, record observations, and communicate concerns promptly. The role requires physical stamina, reliability, and a team-focused approach, with weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Observant and dependable in a physically active environment.
• Experience in dog daycare or related animal care setting.
• Knowledge of canine body language and safe handling, or willingness to learn.
• Clear communication and reliable record-keeping.
• Team player with flexibility for weekends/public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dogs in daycare ensuring safe, appropriate play groups.
• Observe canine body language, interactions, energy levels and signs of stress or fatigue.
• Support enrichment, structured activities, rest periods and positive social experiences.
• Follow individual care plans, including feeding instructions, handling notes and activity restrictions.
• Assist with feeding, fresh water, toileting and other daily care requirements.
• Record relevant observations and communicate concerns promptly to the team.
• Maintain accurate guest records and provide clear shift handovers.
• Clean and sanitise animal areas, equipment and shared spaces to established standards.
• Follow safety procedures, infection-control practices and emergency protocols.
• Help create a welcoming, professional experience for dogs, owners and colleagues.

Job description

As a Dog Daycare Attendant, you'll help deliver safe, enriching and well-managed days for our canine guests. You'll be involved in supervising play, supporting rest and enrichment, recognising changes in behaviour and helping maintain a clean, calm and organised environment. You'll work alongside the wider animal care team to ensure every dog receives care appropriate to their individual needs.

Key responsibilities

Supervise dogs in daycare and help maintain safe, appropriate play groups.

Observe canine body language, interactions, energy levels and signs of stress or fatigue.

Support enrichment, structured activities, rest periods and positive social experiences.

Follow individual care plans, including feeding instructions, handling notes and activity restrictions.

Assist with feeding, fresh water, toileting and other daily care requirements.

Record relevant observations and communicate concerns promptly to the team.

Maintain accurate guest records and provide clear shift handovers.

Clean and sanitise animal areas, equipment and shared spaces to established standards.

Follow safety procedures, infection-control practices and emergency protocols.

Help create a welcoming, professional experience for dogs, owners and colleagues.

About you

You're observant, dependable and comfortable working in a physically active environment.

Experience in dog daycare, boarding, animal care, veterinary support, training or a related setting.

A sound understanding of canine body language and safe handling, or a strong willingness to learn.

Confidence following care instructions and established procedures.

Clear communication and reliable record-keeping.

A team-first attitude and willingness to help across daily operations.

The ability to work on your feet, complete cleaning tasks and manage the physical demands of animal care.

Availability for rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays where required.

About us

Luckies is preparing to open a premium pet resort in Brisbane early 2027, bringing together daycare, boarding, grooming and wellness services in one thoughtfully designed destination. Our goal is simple: create an environment where dogs feel safe, understood and cared for, and where owners have confidence that their best friend is in good hands.