Dog Day Camp Attendant - Active, Hands-On Pet Care

Kennelwood Pet Resorts; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennelwood Pet Resorts is seeking Pet Care Day Camp Attendants to create a safe, engaging Day Camp experience for the dogs in our care. You’ll supervise group play, provide exercise and enrichment, and learn canine body language to maintain safe playgroups.

This is a full-time, on-site role with a 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and seven days a week availability. If you love dogs and staying active, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Able to stay active for extended periods.
• Comfortable around dogs of varying sizes and temperaments.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise dogs participating in Day Camp group play.
• Provide exercise, play, socialization, and enrichment.
• Learn to recognize canine body language and signs of stress, fear, overstimulation, inappropriate play, illness, or injury.
• Redirect behavior and follow animal-handling procedures to maintain safe playgroups.
• Safely move and handle dogs between Day Camp areas, kennels, and other resort spaces.
• Provide fresh water, rest, potty breaks, and other care based on each pet's needs.
• Follow documented pet-care instructions and communicate changes promptly.
• Keep Day Camp yards, indoor play areas, kennels, equipment, and spaces clean and sanitary.
• Disinfect pet-contact areas and promptly remove animal waste.
• Complete required pet-care, activity, cleaning, safety, and operational documentation.
• Communicate professionally with pet parents during Day Camp drop-off and pick-up.
• Work with teammates and leadership to provide safe, consistent care.
• Support other Pet Care responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Dog handling

Teamwork

Observational skills

Safety mindful

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kennelwood Pet Resorts is seeking Pet Care Day Camp Attendants to create a safe, engaging Day Camp experience for the dogs in our care. You’ll supervise group play, provide exercise and enrichment, and learn canine body language to maintain safe playgroups.

This is a full-time, on-site role with a 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and seven days a week availability. If you love dogs and staying active, we’d love to meet you.