Dog Daycare Attendant

Barklyn-Heights-LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Barklyn Heights Dog Daycare in Cleveland, OH is seeking a friendly Dog Daycare Attendant to join our team. If you love dogs and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this is a great fit.

You will supervise groups, provide exercise and basic care, maintain a clean space, and help with feeding or medications as needed. Weekend availability is required and a reliable vehicle is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with or caring for dogs preferred.
• Must be able to lift and handle dogs as needed.
• Must be available to work weekends and some holidays.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of dogs and monitor behavior and interactions.
• Safely handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
• Provide attention, exercise, enrichment, and basic care.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary daycare environment.
• Follow safety, cleaning, and animal-care procedures.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers and clients.
• Assist with feeding and administering approved medications.

Job description

Join Our Pack as a Dog Daycare Attendant at Barklyn Heights!

Do you have a passion for pups and a knack for keeping tails wagging? Barklyn Heights Dog Daycare in Cleveland, OH, is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Dog Daycare Attendant to join our team. If you love working with dogs and have at least one year of experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of dogs throughout the day and monitor their behavior and interactions.
• Safely handle dogs of all sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments.
• Provide dogs with attention, exercise, enrichment, and basic care.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary daycare environment, including cleaning kennels, play areas, and common areas.
• Follow all safety, cleaning, and animal‑care procedures.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with coworkers and clients.
• Ensure dogs are safely transitioned between play areas, rest areas, and pickup/drop‑off.
• Assist with feeding, administering approved medications, and other basic care as needed.
• Report any injuries, illnesses, behavioral concerns, or unusual incidents promptly to management.

Requirements

• Must be available to work weekends and some holidays.
• 1 year experience working with or caring for dogs is preferred.
• Must be comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
• Must be able to remain calm, attentive, and patient in a busy dog daycare environment.
• Must be physically capable of standing, walking, bending, lifting, and safely handling dogs as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team.
• Must be comfortable performing cleaning and sanitation duties.

Application Requirement

Applicants will be asked to provide a brief explanation describing why they are interested in this position and their experience with dogs. Please include any relevant experience with dog daycare, boarding, grooming, veterinary care, training, volunteering, fostering, or personal dog ownership.

Why Join Barklyn Heights?

At Barklyn Heights, we’re more than just a dog daycare, we’re a community of dog lovers dedicated to creating a safe and joyful environment for our four‑legged friends. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a supportive and passionate group that values the happiness and well‑being of both our dogs and our staff.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited about the idea of spending your days surrounded by wagging tails and happy barks, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step toward joining the Barklyn Heights family.