Dog Daycare Attendant: Safe Pack Leader, Paid Training

No-Leash-Needed; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Training

Employee Pet Care Discounts

Tips (where applicable)

Growth opportunities within NVA

Job summary

NVA Pet Resorts in Missouri (Kirkwood area) is seeking a Full-Time Dog Daycare Attendant to supervise group play, monitor canine body language, and ensure a safe, structured, enriching daycare experience for every dog.

You will be on your feet most of the day, lift up to 60 lbs, work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures, and handle dogs of all sizes while communicating updates to leadership and pet parents.

Qualifications

• Confident supervising groups of dogs
• Knowledgeable about dog behavior and pack dynamics
• Calm, assertive, and safety-focused
• Physically active and comfortable standing for long periods
• Detail-oriented with strong observation skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Supervising group play sessions with multiple dogs
• Monitoring body language and preventing conflicts
• Redirecting inappropriate behavior calmly and confidently
• Separating dogs when needed
• Walking dogs to and from play areas
• Cleaning and sanitizing play yards throughout shift
• Monitoring health and reporting concerns immediately
• Documenting playgroup notes and behavior observations
• Communicating updates to leadership and pet parents
• Staying on your feet and moving quickly in a loud, busy environment

Skills

Dog supervision

Dog behavior knowledge

Calm assertive

Physical fitness

Observation skills

Reliability

Team oriented

Job description

NVA Pet Resorts in Missouri (Kirkwood area) is seeking a Full-Time Dog Daycare Attendant to supervise group play, monitor canine body language, and ensure a safe, structured, enriching daycare experience for every dog.

You will be on your feet most of the day, lift up to 60 lbs, work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures, and handle dogs of all sizes while communicating updates to leadership and pet parents.