Dog Daycare Specialist

All Bright Canines; Washington; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Partial health insurance

Job summary

All Bright Canines in Oakdale, CT is seeking a Dog Daycare Specialist to supervise group play, read dog body language, and provide excellent updates to pet parents. This role requires physical work, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a positive, safety‑minded approach in a fast‑paced environment.

Hours include Monday through Friday with weekends/holidays as needed. Compensation is experience‑based with a probationary period; holiday pay is available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals, large or small.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Physically fit and able to lift 50 pounds.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the animal field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with dogs in group play, ensuring safety and fun
• Read canine body language with confidence and compassion
• Provide excellent customer service to pet parents—greeting, check-in/out, updates
• Use scheduling software and pet charts to keep operations smooth
• Multitask across cleaning, feeding, enrichment, and client interactions
• Collaborate with a team that values creativity, efficiency, humor, and joy

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opening: Dog Daycare Specialist

Location: All Bright Canines – Oakdale, CT

Hours: Monday - Friday & Weekends/Holidays required as needed

Compensation: This is dependent upon experience and skill! A probationary period is required. Holiday pay is time and a half.

About Us

At All Bright Canines, we have an established reputation for delivering a high-quality service to our dogs and clients that is unique to our area. We blend playful, compassionate care and operational excellence to create a daycare experience that dogs (and their humans) love. Our team thrives in a fast-paced environment where humor, love for animals, and safety go hand-in-paw. We nourish our beloved pups with positive reinforcement, redirection, intentional body positioning to help them make the best decisions for themselves. The ideal candidate will have experience working with animals, large or small, and will have an open mindset to learning our core values and procedures in canine handling.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and engage with dogs in group play, ensuring safety and fun
• Read and respond to canine body language with confidence and compassion
• Provide excellent customer service to pet parents — greeting, check-in/out, and updates
• Use technology (scheduling software, account billing, updating pet charts) to keep operations smooth
• Multitask across cleaning, feeding, enrichment, and client interactions
• Collaborate with a team that values creativity, efficiency, humor, and joy!

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who thrives in an active environment.
• That has great attention to detail and has the ability to adapt and multitask.
• Physically fit - This position requires frequent movement. The candidate must be comfortable lifting 50 pounds and be able to stay in motion with the energy of the dogs.
• Looking for someone that takes great pride in the care they give to animals and is excited to learn, grow and evolve in the animal field.

Perks & Culture

• Work in a fun, fast-paced environment surrounded by dogs
• We pay half of the medical, dental & vision insurance, with sick time and vacation time available, depending on hours worked.
• Enrich dogs' lives by safely stimulating their natural instincts
• Weekly pay!
• Opportunities for growth in training, operations, and creative projects
• A team culture built on humor, heart, and shared rituals
• Dress for comfort and durability. This is an indoor and outdoor position.