Dog Daycare Attendant- Part Time

Ruffin' It Resort; Madison (WI); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

NVA Pet Resorts in Madison seeks a Part-Time Kennel Technician (Pet Pro) to care for dogs and cats in a home-away-from-home setting. You’ll work in both daycare and boarding, ensuring safe, loving care while keeping the resort clean and welcoming.

You must be able to stand, walk, and lift up to 60 lbs, work indoors/outdoors, and communicate with pet parents. Weekend and holiday shifts are required, with attention to safety and enrichment for all guests.

Qualifications

• Passion for dogs and cats and ability to provide safe, loving care.
• Gentle, patient, safety-focused approach.
• Ability to supervise multiple dogs and prevent conflicts.
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Walk dogs and supervise playgroups.
• Feed pets and administer medications.
• Clean and sanitize pet rooms and common areas.
• Monitor pet health and behavior.
• Document care notes and communicate with leadership.

Connaissances

Dog care

Cat care

Playgroup supervision

Documentation

Communication with owners

Description du poste

Kennel Technician (Pet Pro)

Join Our Pet-Loving Team

Do you love working with dogs and cats? Want to be part of a trusted team that makes pets feel safe, loved, and at home?

We’re looking for a Part-Time Kennel Technician (internally called a Pet Pro) to join our team and care for our furry guests at their home away from home.

Who We Are

NVA Pet Resorts is part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA) — the largest private owner of veterinary hospitals and pet resorts in North America, with 1,300+ locations. We’re proud to be in an $8B+ industry that continues to grow as pet parents seek premium, trusted care for their furry family members.

At NVA Pet Resorts, our mission is simple: create safe, fun, and loving environments for pets while providing experiences for our clients and team members.

What You’ll Do

As a Pet Pro, you’ll be hands-on in both daycare and boarding, providing safe, loving care while keeping our resort clean and welcoming.

Your day may include:

• Walking dogs and supervising playgroups
• Feeding pets and administering medications
• Cleaning and sanitizing pet rooms and common areas
• Monitoring pet health, behavior, and interactions
• Documenting care notes and communicating with leadership
• Engaging pets in enrichment activities like fetch, walks, and basic obedience games
• Comforting shy guests and managing high-energy groups
• Laundry and general facility upkeep
• And yes — you’ll scoop poop, clean messes, come home with fur on your clothes, and probably get plenty of sloppy kisses.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about dogs and cats
• Gentle, patient, and safety-focused
• Comfortable supervising multiple dogs at once
• Able to recognize and prevent conflicts in playgroups
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
• Friendly and comfortable speaking with pet parents
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

You must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Work indoors and outdoors in various temperatures
• Handle large and small dogs confidently
• Work weekends and holidays
• Be comfortable around pet messes and cleaning products

Work Schedule

• Part-Time
• Weekend availability required
• Monday–Friday shifts
• Holiday shifts required

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVA Pet Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you love animals, enjoy staying active, and want to work in a fast-paced, pet-focused environment — we’d love to meet you.

"Our promise is to treat every guest as we would our own… after all, our ‘fur babies’ are our family.
We customize each guest’s stay to meet their individual needs, activity level, and personality. From the very active guest to the senior guest to the “special needs” guest, we lovingly provide the care that’s right for them.
That’s why we make it our mission to give each client/guest the Best Possible Experience, every time. We focus on safety, comfort, and fun (this is a resort, after all!)… We’ll accommodate you in just about anything you ask! Special diets, extra love for separation anxiety, insulin injections, late check-outs… the list is (almost) endless!"