Dog Daycare/Boarding/Social Club Associate

A Furry Tail Come True; Hellertown (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A Furry Tail Come True in Hellertown, PA is hiring a Dog Daycare/Boarding/Social Club Associate. Join a passionate, animal-loving team dedicated to giving every pup the best day ever. This role combines daycare supervision, boarding care, and a cafe front-end support, with shifts that may include weekends and overnights during busy months.

We value genuine love for dogs, safe handling, and strong teamwork. Own transportation is needed to access multiple locations, and professional growth

Qualifications

• Genuine love for dogs and experience handling dogs of all sizes and breeds.
• Ability to read canine body language and recognize signs of stress or aggression.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and handle large dogs.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude.
• Previous experience in pet care, animal shelter, veterinary, or kennel environment preferred but not required.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and early morning or evening shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor dogs during daycare, boarding, and social club play sessions to ensure safety and well-being.
• Facilitate group play and socialization activities in a safe, controlled environment.
• Feed, water, and administer medications to boarding dogs per owner instructions.
• Maintain clean and sanitary suites, play areas, and common spaces throughout the facility.
• Assess dog behavior and temperament to ensure appropriate group placement.
• Communicate updates, incidents, and daily reports to team members.
• Assist with check-in and check-out of daycare and boarding guests.
• Provide enrichment activities and individual attention to dogs in our care including swimming in our dock diving pool with dogs in our Summer months.
• Overnight shifts are required in our busy months. 2-3 overnights per month.
• Help run the back end of the cafe at our dog social club including making drinks and snacks and signing up new members.

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About the Role

A Furry Tail Come True and The BW Bark and Brew Cafe in Hellertown, PA is looking for a passionate and energetic Dog Daycare/Boarding/Social Club Associate to join our pack! If you love dogs and want to spend your days making tails wag, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Come be part of a fun, animal-loving team dedicated to giving every pup the best day ever. This is a part to full time position depending availability of shifts and proformance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor dogs during daycare, boarding, and social club play sessions to ensure safety and well-being
• Facilitate group play and socialization activities in a safe, controlled environment
• Feed, water, and administer medications to boarding dogs per owner instructions
• Maintain clean and sanitary suites, play areas, and common spaces throughout the facility
• Assess dog behavior and temperament to ensure appropriate group placement
• Communicate updates, incidents, and daily reports to team members
• Assist with check-in and check-out of daycare and boarding guests
• Provide enrichment activities and individual attention to dogs in our care including swimming in our dock diving pool with with dogs in our Summer months.
• Overnight shifts are required in our busy months. 2-3 overnights per month.
• Help run the back end of the cafe at our dog social club including making drinks and snacks and signing up new members.

Requirements

• Genuine love for dogs and experience handling dogs of all sizes and breeds
• Ability to read canine body language and recognize signs of stress or aggression
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and handle large dogs
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable with a strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude
• Previous experience in pet care, animal shelter, veterinary, or kennel environment preferred but not required
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and early morning or evening shifts as needed (holidays are shared between all staff)
• Weekly schedule is set but can change over time.
• Must have your own vehicle because you will have shifts at all 3 locations, no exceptions. We have 2 Hellertown locations and one Nazareth location.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds
• Excellent communication skills for helping customers

About Us

A Furry Tail Come True is Hellertown, PA's beloved destination for premium dog daycare, boarding, and social club services. We are passionate about creating a safe, fun, and loving environment where every dog is treated like family. Our dedicated team is the heart of what we do, and we pride ourselves on being a place where both pets love to spend their time.