Dog Care Specialist – Playgroups & Safety

NC Business Tools, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted daycare

Boarding for your dog

Medical/vision/dental plans

401k

Job summary

Dog Gone Happy is seeking dog lovers to provide top-notch care and grow with our team. Starting pay is $13.00 per hour with raises based on performance. We offer a safe, fun environment, flexible scheduling, and team-based support.

Ideal candidates are kind, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregivers who enjoy dogs and value high quality care. Benefits include discounted daycare and boarding, with medical/vision/dental plans and 401k for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Team Player: works well with others to ensure duties are completed.
• Good Communicator: communicates effectively with team, management and pet parents.
• Flexibility: flexible schedule; evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Attention to Detail: keen observation to keep guests safe and report issues.
• Animal Experience: prior pet care is preferred but not required.
• Dog Friendly: comfortable with dogs of all sizes.
• Physical Stamina: able to stand for hours and lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Playgroup supervision: oversee a dog playgroup and manage behavior.
• Canine knowledge: learn animal behavior to keep dogs comfortable.
• Cleaning: maintain kennels and play areas; clean toys, dishes, floors.
• Daily care: feed as instructed; provide fresh water and bedding; monitor overnight.
• Problem solving: use common sense to handle issues with dogs.
• Be proactive: take initiative on tasks.
• Work together: communicate with team to stay aligned.
• Guest service: basic customer service with pet parents.
• Safety first: follow safety protocols.
• Must love dogs: many dogs present.

Skills

Team player

Good communicator

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Animal experience

Dog friendly

Physical stamina

Job description

Dog Gone Happy is seeking dog lovers to provide top-notch care and grow with our team. Starting pay is $13.00 per hour with raises based on performance. We offer a safe, fun environment, flexible scheduling, and team-based support.

Ideal candidates are kind, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregivers who enjoy dogs and value high quality care. Benefits include discounted daycare and boarding, with medical/vision/dental plans and 401k for full-time staff.