Dog Kennel Attendant

Barkside Lodge; Sharp Estates (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Barkside Lodge in Lenoir City, TN is seeking Dog Kennel Attendants to join our team. This part-time position offers weekend and holiday availability, with 4-hour and 8-hour shifts, and the potential to grow with us.

Starting at $15.00 per hour, after 30 days you may participate in our generous tip pool. University of Tennessee Vet School students can gain hands-on experience caring for dogs in a friendly, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working as a kennel attendant, kennel technician, dog daycare attendant, or in another animal care role.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong understanding of dog behavior, body language, and breed characteristics
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and maintain open weekday availability

Responsibilities

• Greeting each day by checking on the health, comfort, and well-being of every canine guest
• Cleaning and sanitizing kennels, play yards, and common areas to maintain a safe environment
• Supervising group play and encouraging safe, positive interactions between dogs
• Providing fresh water and monitoring each dog’s behavior throughout the day
• Giving additional care and attention to senior dogs and pets with special needs
• Working closely with your teammates to ensure every dog receives exceptional care from arrival to departure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment

Availability to work weekends, holidays, and maintain weekday availability

Job description

Are you happiest when you're surrounded by dogs? Do you have experience working in a kennel, dog daycare, boarding facility, or other animal care environment? If so, Barkside Lodge is looking for experienced Dog Kennel Attendants to join our team in Lenoir City, TN! We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Whether you’re looking for a consistent full-time schedule or a flexible part-time position that works around other commitments, we’d love to hear from you. University of Tennessee Vet School students can also take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience working with animals. We offer 4-hour and 8-hour shifts on Saturdays, Sundays, and throughout the week, and we’re happy to work with your school schedule when possible.

This position pays $15.00 per hour, and after your first 30 days, you’ll be eligible to participate in our generous tip pool. If you’re passionate about animal care and enjoy staying active while making a positive impact on every dog’s day, we’d love to meet you!

ABOUT US

We are a locally owned business dedicated to treating our clients’ pets like one of our own! Our amazing team always makes sure all the pups in our care are safe, comfortable, and happy. We proudly provide boarding, doggy day camp, and grooming services as well as the area’s only dedicated doggie swim center. We pride ourselves on getting to know every dog that comes to visit us, ensuring they always have the best experience possible!

Our amazing employees are the key to our growing success. That is why we provide them with a team-oriented work environment, flexible scheduling, and excellent benefits and perks. We’re looking for new talented individuals to add to our team. Please, join us!

YOUR SCHEDULE

This is a part-time position. Candidates must have open availability during the week and be available to work weekends and holidays. Because our boarding and daycare guests rely on us every day of the year, we’re looking for someone who is dependable, flexible, and ready to help wherever needed.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Dog Kennel Attendant, you’ll help provide a safe, clean, and enjoyable experience for every dog in our care. No two days are exactly alike, but your responsibilities will include:

• Greeting each day by checking on the health, comfort, and well-being of every canine guest
• Cleaning and sanitizing kennels, play yards, and common areas to maintain a safe environment
• Supervising group play and encouraging safe, positive interactions between dogs
• Providing fresh water and monitoring each dog’s behavior throughout the day
• Giving additional care and attention to senior dogs and pets with special needs
• Working closely with your teammates to ensure every dog receives exceptional care from arrival to departure

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with dogs and takes pride in providing outstanding animal care.

To be considered, you’ll need:

• At least 1 year of experience working as a kennel attendant, kennel technician, dog daycare attendant, or in another animal care role
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong understanding of dog behavior, body language, and breed characteristics
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and maintain open weekday availability