Senior Dog Boarding & Kennel Team

Dogdayz; Toolern Vale; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dogdayz Boarding Kennel in Toolern Vale is seeking committed staff to provide high-quality care for dogs and support a growing team. The role emphasizes reliability, leadership potential and a proactive mindset for taking on greater responsibilities.

You will work hands-on with animals, supporting daily operations and contributing to a welcoming, well-managed kennel environment. This is a position for those seeking a long-term career in pet care and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Some professional background in animal care.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm working as part of a team and taking responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Caring for and supervising dogs throughout their stay.
• Feeding, exercising and monitoring individual dogs.
• Maintaining clean, safe and well-presented facilities.

Skills

Animal care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Job description

Genuine Career Opportunity | Pathway to Senior & Management Roles

Dogdayz Boarding Kennel is growing, and we’re looking for experienced, mature and genuinely committed people to join our team at Toolern Vale.

This is not a short-term casual job or a “holiday job.”We are looking for people who want to build a career in the pet-care industry and who have the capability, reliability and attitude to take on increasing responsibility over time.

Confidence with animals is essential - and 'Must Love Dogs'. We would value other relevant skills - maintenance or admin experience.

About the role:

Working at Dogdayz is hands-on, active and rewarding. Our team is responsible for providing exceptional care to dogs staying with us, while maintaining the high standards our clients expect.

Your day may include:

• Caring for and supervising dogs throughout their stay
• Feeding, exercising and monitoring individual dogs
• Maintaining clean, safe and well-presented facilities

For the right person, the role can develop beyond day-to-day kennel work, with opportunities to take on leadership, operational and management responsibilities.

Who we're looking for:

We want people who are looking for more than just a job. You’ll ideally have:

• Some professional background in animal care
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Enthusiasm working as part of a team and taking responsibility

Experience is highly valued, but attitude, reliability and leadership potential matter just as much.

What we offer:

• A genuinely rewarding career working with dogs

• Increasing responsibility for the right people

• A workplace where initiative, reliability and leadership are recognised