Dog Daycare Attendant

Skipper

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free VIP Membership to Skiptown

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Free DashPass subscription

50% discount on fresh pet food

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

A vibrant pet care company in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a dedicated Pet Care Team Member. You will care for pups in a daycare setting, lead playgroups, monitor their behavior, and ensure a clean environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, loves animals, and enjoys working in a team. Benefits include a free VIP membership, paid weekly, and employee discounts on services. If you're passionate about animal care and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

Ability to be active for 8+ hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
Comfortable working indoors/outdoors in various conditions.
Experience in animal handling or daycare preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead playgroups and monitor pups' behaviors.
Deliver meals and enrichment services to pups.
Maintain cleanliness and safety of the daycare.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Instincts with pups

Team player

Job description

📍 Charlotte, NC | 💼 Hourly | ⏰ Full-Time | Availability needed: PM shift 1:30pm-9:30pm and/or AM shift 5:45am-2:00pm

At Skiptown, Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do:

Pursue Results: We work with purpose and deliver on our expectations.
Act with Integrity: We do the right thing, every time, even when no one’s watching.
Wow Every Time: From safety to service, we go above and beyond.
Stronger Together: We support our teammates, communicate openly, and grow as one team.

As a Pet Care Team Member you’ll be a frontline hero of our daycare and boarding programs. If you're someone who notices what needs to be done and takes action, whether it’s scrubbing a water bowl, reorganizing a space, or stepping in to help a teammate, you’ll thrive here. If you take pride in doing great work and believe every task matters, big or small, Skiptown is the place for you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be trusted with the care of pups of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. Every day includes:

Leading playgroups and rotating pups through rest and play based on their size and playstyle
Using calm and intentional body language to proactively redirect behavior and maintain safe group dynamics
Monitoring each pup’s body language, appetite, mood, and signs of stress or illness
Delivering meals and enrichment services while tracking everything in our custom Skiptown app
Keeping our space clean, safe, and joyful, following exacting cleaning protocols
Communicating observations and needs clearly with teammates and leaders
Keeping pups (and your team!) calm, happy, and thriving

You Might Be a Perfect Fit If:

You’re self-motivated, detail-oriented, and love a clean space
You take pride in being someone others can rely on
You have great instincts with pups, and care about doing right by them
You love being part of a team that works hard and laughs harder
You’re not just looking for a job, you want to build something with purpose

Bonus if You Have:

Experience in pup daycare, shelters, vet clinics, or animal handling
Comfort working with pups of all sizes and temperaments
High standards and comfort with fast-paced environments

Musts & Physical Requirements

Ability to be on your feet and physically active for 8+ hours
Comfortable lifting pups and supplies up to 50 lbs
Okay working indoors/outdoors, rain or shine, loud or messy
Resilient to hair, dirt, drool, and the occasional launching pup

Why Skiptown?

We’re Raising the Bar: Dog care should be safe, enriching, and professional and we make that happen.
Tools That Work With You: Our tech helps you track care and stay consistent (and it’s getting better every day).
Real Impact: What you do here matters - to the dogs, the team, and the whole operation.

What We Offer