Full-Time Pet Care Day Camp Attendant - 1st Shift (7:00AM-3:30PM)

Kennelwood Pet Resorts; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennelwood Pet Resorts is seeking Pet Care Day Camp Attendants to create a safe, engaging Day Camp experience for the dogs in our care. You’ll supervise group play, provide exercise and enrichment, and learn canine body language to maintain safe playgroups.

This is a full-time, on-site role with a 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and seven days a week availability. If you love dogs and staying active, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Able to stay active for extended periods.
• Comfortable around dogs of varying sizes and temperaments.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise dogs participating in Day Camp group play.
• Provide exercise, play, socialization, and enrichment.
• Learn to recognize canine body language and signs of stress, fear, overstimulation, inappropriate play, illness, or injury.
• Redirect behavior and follow animal-handling procedures to maintain safe playgroups.
• Safely move and handle dogs between Day Camp areas, kennels, and other resort spaces.
• Provide fresh water, rest, potty breaks, and other care based on each pet's needs.
• Follow documented pet-care instructions and communicate changes promptly.
• Keep Day Camp yards, indoor play areas, kennels, equipment, and spaces clean and sanitary.
• Disinfect pet-contact areas and promptly remove animal waste.
• Complete required pet-care, activity, cleaning, safety, and operational documentation.
• Communicate professionally with pet parents during Day Camp drop-off and pick-up.
• Work with teammates and leadership to provide safe, consistent care.
• Support other Pet Care responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Dog handling

Teamwork

Observational skills

Safety mindful

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Status: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift, 7:00AM-3:30PM
Expected Days: Available 7 days a week

Love dogs and like staying active?

Kennelwood Pet Resorts is looking for Pet Care Day Camp Attendants to help create a safe, engaging, and fun Day Camp experience for the dogs in our care.

This isn’t a job where you simply watch dogs play. As a Day Camp Attendant, you’ll be actively involved in supervising group play, providing exercise and enrichment, learning to recognize canine body language, and helping maintain safe and appropriate playgroups.

You’ll spend your shift on your feet, interacting with dogs of all sizes and personalities while helping make sure every pet receives attentive, compassionate care.

What You’ll Do

• Actively supervise dogs participating in Day Camp group play.
• Provide appropriate exercise, play, socialization, and enrichment.
• Learn to recognize canine body language and signs of stress, fear, overstimulation, inappropriate play, illness, or injury.
• Help maintain safe and appropriate playgroups by redirecting behavior and following Kennelwood’s animal-handling procedures.
• Safely move and handle dogs between Day Camp areas, kennels, and other areas of the resort.
• Provide fresh water, rest, potty breaks, and other care based on each pet’s needs.
• Follow documented pet-care instructions and communicate changes or concerns promptly.
• Keep Day Camp yards, indoor play areas, kennels, equipment, and surrounding spaces clean and sanitary throughout the day.
• Clean and disinfect pet-contact areas and promptly remove animal waste.
• Complete required pet-care, activity, cleaning, safety, and operational documentation.
• Communicate professionally with pet parents during Day Camp drop-off and pick-up interactions when assigned.
• Work closely with teammates and leadership to provide safe and consistent care.
• Support other Pet Care responsibilities and departments as needed based on training and business needs.

What We’re Looking For

Previous professional animal-care experience is not required. Kennelwood will provide the training you need to safely perform the position.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Genuinely enjoys working hands-on with dogs.
• Is comfortable around dogs of different breeds, sizes, strength levels, energy levels, and temperaments.
• Can stay focused and aware while supervising multiple dogs at once.
• Is willing to learn canine body language and safe animal-handling techniques.
• Can react calmly and appropriately when situations change quickly.
• Understands that great pet care includes plenty of cleaning and sanitation.
• Can follow verbal and written instructions carefully.
• Communicates concerns and asks questions when something is unclear.
• Works well as part of a team and responds positively to coaching and direction.
• Is dependable, responsible, and committed to animal safety and well-being.

A high school diploma or equivalent and previous animal-care, kennel, daycare, veterinary, training, or dog-handling experience are preferred, but not required.

Schedule & Availability

Kennelwood Day Camp operates seven days a week, and our pets rely on us regardless of weekends and holidays.

Schedules may include weekdays, early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak Day Camp periods.

Physical Requirements

Day Camp is an active, hands-on pet-care environment. Team members should be comfortable:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequently bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and crouching.
• Safely walking, handling, and maintaining control of dogs of varying sizes, breeds, strength levels, and temperaments.
• Moving quickly and responding appropriately to unexpected dog behavior or activity.
• Regularly lifting and carrying approximately 40 pounds and occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or safely handling up to approximately 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Working both indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Working around barking and other loud noises, animal hair and dander, water, cleaning products, animal waste, bodily fluids, and live animals.
• Performing cleaning and sanitation responsibilities throughout the shift.

Ready to Join the Kennelwood Pack?

If you love dogs, enjoy staying active, and want to learn more about canine behavior while helping pets have a safe and engaging day, we’d love to meet you.