Lead Lodging Technician: Dog Care & Team Leadership

Paws & Claws of Morganton; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Paws & Claws of Morganton is seeking a full-time Lead Lodging Technician to oversee daily care, safety, and comfort of dogs in our lodging program. You will lead a team, ensure calm handling, and coordinate with managers and other departments.

The ideal candidate has professional dog-handling experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to stay organized and active throughout busy days, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience working with dogs in professional settings (boarding, daycare, grooming, veterinary, shelter, or similar).
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Able to work with dogs of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Follow detailed instructions and document care accurately.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently as part of a team.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.
• Willing to cross-train in other departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, attentive care for dogs staying in lodging.
• Monitor dogs for changes in behavior, health, appetite, elimination, or stress level.
• Follow feeding, medication, cleaning, and care instructions accurately.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized lodging areas.
• Communicate clearly with managers, coworkers, and other departments.
• Document pet care notes, concerns, incidents, and updates as needed.
• Help support and coach lodging team members during daily tasks.
• Assist with arrival and departure routines for lodging guests.
• Handle dogs safely using professional animal-handling practices.
• Support a positive, calm, and team-oriented work environment.
• Cross-train in other departments as needed, such as daycare, grooming support, front desk support, or general animal care.
• Work weekends and holidays as part of the regular schedule.

Skills

Dog handling experience

Written communication

Team leadership

Punctuality

Job description

Paws & Claws of Morganton is seeking a full-time Lead Lodging Technician to oversee daily care, safety, and comfort of dogs in our lodging program. You will lead a team, ensure calm handling, and coordinate with managers and other departments.

The ideal candidate has professional dog-handling experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to stay organized and active throughout busy days, weekends, and holidays.