Kennel Attendant

Barkaritaville Pet Resort; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Tips and incentives

Job summary

Barkaritaville Pet Resort in San Antonio is seeking a Kennel Attendant. This role involves hands-on daily care for dogs, including feeding, bathing, walking, cleaning, and monitoring behavior to ensure comfort and safety.

You'll collaborate with teammates to keep a clean, positive, and organized environment. We require physical stamina—expect lifting and being on your feet most of the shift, indoors and outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior animal care or service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Feed, bathe, walk, clean, and monitor dogs in daily care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Update pet care notes in the software.
• Assist with client communication and facility tours.
• Lift, bend, and be on your feet during shifts.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

KENNEL ATTENDANT

Are you passionate about animals and ready to turn that love into a rewarding job?

Barkaritaville Pet Resort in San Antonio is hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Kennel Attendants to help us deliver top-notch care to the pets entrusted to us. Whether you're looking to build a long-term career or pick up part-time hours doing something meaningful, we want to hear from you.

If you're passionate about animals, dependable, enjoy staying active, and want to work in a fun, supportive, and respected environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: Starting at $14.00 + Tips, based on experience

Schedules Available

• Full-Time: 30 + hours per week
• Part-Time: 20-30 hours per week
• Shift Hours: 7:00AM - 6:30PM

7:00AM - 1:00PM

12:00PM - 6:30PM

Availability on weekends and holidays is required. If you cannot work at least alternating weekends and holidays, we ask that you DO NOT APPLY.

Position Overview

As a Kennel Attendant, you'll play a hands-on role in the daily care of dogs staying with us. This includes feeding, bathing, walking, cleaning, and monitoring behavior to ensure each pet's comfort and safety. You'll work closely with other team members to maintain a clean, positive, and organized environment.

This job keeps you moving-expect to be lifting, bending, and on your feet most of your shift. You must be comfortable working both indoors and outside, in various weather conditions including the heat and rain.

Typical Duties Include

• Monitoring and interacting with dogs in group and individual settings
• Cleaning suites, play areas, and common spaces
• Providing basic grooming tasks such as bathing
• Ensuring pets are eating, drinking, and acting normally
• Updating notes and pet care logs in our software
• Assisting with client communication and facility tours when needed

About Us

Barkaritaville Pet Resort is a locally owned and operated pet care facility with over 30 years of experience. We're known for creating a safe, fun, and enriching environment for dogs of all sizes. Our San Antonio location features:

• The largest indoor play spaces in the area
• Covered outdoor yards and a bone-shaped swimming pool
• A professional, experienced team committed to pet wellness
• Ongoing staff training in pet safety, body language, and first aid

We treat our clients' pets as our own, and we train our team to do the same.

Full-Time Team Member Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday pay (time and a half)
• Employee discounts on services and retail
• Paid training and certification opportunitiesTips and performance-based incentives

What You Bring To The Role

• A genuine love for animals and desire to care for them
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to follow safety protocols and cleanliness standards
• Comfortable working outside in all types of weather
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Professional appearance and communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable attendance and solid work history
• Experience in animal care, hospitality, or customer service is a plus

Salary: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour