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The Dog Stop; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

The Dog Stop is seeking a Kennel Attendant to supervise dogs in daycare and kennel areas, ensuring safe interactions and attentive care. You will help maintain a clean, comfortable environment for each dog and support daily operations under the Dog Care Manager.

Ideal candidates are passionate about dogs, capable of handling dogs of all sizes, and reliable with a teamwork mindset; animal care experience is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with dogs.
• Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
• Reliable, attentive, and team-oriented.
• Animal care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dogs in daycare and kennel areas.
• Monitor behavior and ensure safe interactions.
• Provide attentive care and maintain comfort of dogs.
• Clean and sanitize daycare rooms, kennels, and equipment.
• Move dogs safely between areas.
• Report health or behavior concerns to management.

Skills

Passion for dogs

Dog handling ability

Reliable and team-oriented

Animal care experience preferred

Job description

The Dog Stop — Kennel Attendant

Position Summary: The Canine Handler/Kennel Attendant is responsible for providing attentive care to dogs and maintaining a clean, safe facility. Team members spend their shifts in daycare playrooms and kennel areas supervising dogs and supporting daily operations. This position reports to the Dog Care Manager.

Benefits

• Opportunity for career growth
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Responsibilities

• Supervise dogs in daycare and kennel areas
• Monitor behavior and ensure safe interactions
• Provide attentive care and maintain comfort of dogs
• Clean and sanitize daycare rooms, kennels, and equipment
• Move dogs safely between areas
• Report health or behavior concerns to management

Qualifications

• Passion for working with dogs
• Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments
• Reliable, attentive, and team-oriented
• Animal care experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment