Dog Care Specialist - Playgroups & Kennel Care

Lucky Dog Bark & Brew Lake Norman; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted daycare and boarding

Medical/Vision/Dental plans

401(k)

Job summary

Lucky Dog Bark & Brew Lake Norman is seeking dog lovers with a passion for providing top notch care, and a desire to grow with a company of like-minded individuals!

Starting pay rate is $14.00 per hour with raises based on performance. Ideal candidate will be kind, conscientious, and detail-oriented with a flexible schedule. We strive to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment, with a focus on productive teamwork.

Qualifications

• Team player with the ability to work with others to care for guests.
• Effective communication with the team, management, and pet parents.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Keen observation skills to ensure guests are safe and comfortable.
• Previous pet-care/animal experience preferred, but not required.
• Love for animals is essential.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for long periods; this is physically demanding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee playgroups and manage dog behavior.
• Learn canine body language to keep dogs safe in kennel and playgroup.
• Maintain kennel and play areas; ensure high cleaning standards.
• Feed pets according to parents’ instructions; provide fresh water and bedding.
• Provide a comfortable space for overnight stays; administer medications as directed.
• Use common sense to solve problems involving dogs in our care.
• Take initiative to handle a variety of tasks in the center.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide guest service by talking with pet parents about their family members.
• Follow established safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for guests and staff.
• Must love dogs; we have many!

Skills

Team Player

Good Communicator

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Animal Experience

Dog Friendly

Physical Stamina

Job description

Lucky Dog Bark & Brew Lake Norman is seeking dog lovers with a passion for providing top notch care, and a desire to grow with a company of like-minded individuals!

Starting pay rate is $14.00 per hour with raises based on performance. Ideal candidate will be kind, conscientious, and detail-oriented with a flexible schedule. We strive to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment, with a focus on productive teamwork.