Doggie Daycare Care Specialist

Dog Gone Fun; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted daycare

Medical/vision/dental

401k

Job summary

Dog Gone Fun is hiring dog lovers who crave caring for pets and growing with a team. Starting pay is $13.73 per hour, with raises based on performance. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a friendly, attentive approach to every dog in our care.

Ideal candidates are kind, conscientious, and detail‑oriented with a flexible schedule. Benefits include discounted daycare for your dog, plus options for medical/vision/dental plans and a 401(k) for full‑time staff.

Qualifications

• Team player with collaborative work style.
• Strong communication with team and pet parents.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Keen observation to ensure guest safety and comfort.
• Previous petcare/animal experience preferred.
• Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and breeds.
• Physically capable of standing and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a dog playgroup and manage behavior.
• Learn canine body language to keep kennels safe.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels and play areas.
• Feed pets per owner instructions; provide fresh water.
• Assist with basic medication administration as needed.
• Show initiative and teamwork in a fast paced center.
• Communicate with team to ensure consistency and safety.
• Provide friendly customer service to pet parents.
• Follow safety protocols to protect guests and staff.
• Love and engage with dogs throughout shifts.

Skills

Team player

Good communicator

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Animal experience

Dog friendly

Physical stamina

Job description

Dog Gone Fun is hiring dog lovers who crave caring for pets and growing with a team. Starting pay is $13.73 per hour, with raises based on performance. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a friendly, attentive approach to every dog in our care.

Ideal candidates are kind, conscientious, and detail‑oriented with a flexible schedule. Benefits include discounted daycare for your dog, plus options for medical/vision/dental plans and a 401(k) for full‑time staff.