Dog Boarding Attendant

Pawz Away Pet Care - 8687; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Pawz Away Pet Care in Pottsville, PA seeks a part-time Boarding Pet Care Team Member to care for boarding guests on weekends and holidays. You’ll provide hands-on care, supervise potty breaks, meals, and safe play.

You'll work with dogs of various sizes, follow care instructions, administer medications as directed, and help keep suites clean while delivering plenty of TLC and reliability.

Starting pay is $12/hour plus tips, with weekend and holiday shifts forming the core schedule.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual individuals who show up on time and stay committed to the schedule.
• Hardworking team players who stay busy and handle multiple tasks.
• Experience with dogs is a plus and helps with daily care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care for boarding guests.
• Take dogs outside for potty breaks, playtime and exercise.
• Prepare and serve meals according to each dog’s care instructions.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Clean and maintain boarding suites and pet care areas.
• Help keep our guests comfortable, happy and safe.
• Provide plenty of individual attention and TLC

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Hardworking

Dog care experience

Team player

Detail-oriented

Patient and compassionate

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Do you love dogs and want a part-time job where you can make a difference in their day?

Pawz Away Pet Care is looking for a dependable, hardworking Boarding Pet Care Team Member to help care for our boarding guests on weekends and holidays.

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands-on care for our boarding guests
• Take dogs outside for potty breaks, playtime and exercise
• Prepare and serve meals according to each dog’s care instructions
• Administer medications as directed
• Clean and maintain boarding suites and pet care areas
• Help keep our guests comfortable, happy and safe
• Provide plenty of individual attention and TLC

Schedule & Availability

This position is primarily for weekends and holidays and is a great opportunity for someone looking for part-time hours.

Typical shifts include:

• Morning: 6:30 AM-1:00 PM
• Evening: 3:00 PM-8:30 PM

Because our boarding guests need care every day, applicants must be willing to work weekends and some holidays, including during our busier holiday boarding periods.

Pay

Starting at $12/hour + tips

Age Requirements

High school students are welcome to apply. Because this position involves caring for animals and working with a level of independence, we are looking for applicants who are responsible, dependable and mature for their age.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Reliable and punctual
• Hardworking and willing to stay busy
• Comfortable working with dogs of different sizes and personalities
• Comfortable working independently as well as with a team
• Detail-oriented and able to follow individual care instructions
• Willing to clean - cleaning is an important part of animal care!
• Patient, compassionate and genuinely enjoys working with dogs
• Available during weekends and busy holiday periods

Previous experience with dogs is a plus, but it isn’t everything. Reliability, a strong work ethic, good judgment and a willingness to learn are extremely important to us.