Kennel dog daycare assistant

RINGERS PET DOG TRAINING; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

RINGERS PET DOG TRAINING in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dedicated individual who loves dogs for a role in doggie daycare. Responsibilities include monitoring play, cleaning kennels and equipment, and ensuring a safe environment for the dogs. Candidates must be able to stand for long periods without allergies to dogs or cleaning products. The position offers a flexible schedule with shift differentials for early and late hours, as well as overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week.

Qualifications

• Must have no allergies to dogs or cleaning products.
• Willingness to work a full shift while on feet continuously.

Responsibilities

• Monitor dog play and intervene when necessary.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and play areas.
• Assist with bathing dogs as needed.

Skills

Love for dogs

Ability to stand for long periods

Ability to handle cleaning tasks

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

Must love dogs! Doggie daycare is an action‑packed environment. You must be on your feet during the whole shift. Dogs are moving constantly, so you must monitor dog play and sometimes interrupt the activity if the dogs are getting too rowdy. You are responsible for cleaning up after the dogs, including pee, poop, puke, and drool.

You must clean and disinfect kennels, beds, bowls, buckets, play yards, and other equipment. You cannot have allergies to cleaners or dogs. The daycare job involves a lot of cleaning and even bathing some dogs.

We open at 6:30 AM and close late at night. The evening shift continues until everything is cleaned and all dogs have been taken outside to potty. Sometimes it is 9 PM or later, especially during summer when there are a lot of dogs sleeping over.

There is a shift differential for hours before 8 AM and hours worked after 8 PM. Overtime is paid for hours worked over 40 per week.

Qualifications

Must love dogs, have no allergies to dogs or cleaning products, and be willing to work a full shift while standing and moving constantly.