Overnight Canine Care & Facilities Specialist

Zoomies Chicago, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Zoomies Chicago, Inc. is seeking an Overnight Canine Care & Facilities Specialist to safeguard boarding dogs overnight and ensure the facility runs smoothly while the city sleeps.

You will manage late-night and early-morning check-ins/outs, perform thorough cleaning, and prepare the space for the next day’s operations, working largely independently with support available from management. You will interact with pet parents during check-ins and handoffs, follow care instructions, and assist

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year hands-on dog experience required.
• Overnight facility cleaning and sanitation experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently overnight with a calm, confident presence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overnight care and safety of boarding dogs, manage late-night check-ins/outs, and maintain clean, sanitized spaces.
• Administer scheduled overnight feedings, medications, and record notes in the facility system.
• Monitor health and behavior, respond to emergencies, and coordinate handoffs with the opening dayshift team.

Skills

Dog care experience

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Communication with pet parents

Physical stamina

CPR certification preferred

Tools

Facility software

Job description

Overnight Canine Care & Facilities Specialist

Overnight Operations | Full-Time & Part-Time | Zoomies Chicago

About Zoomies Chicago

Zoomies is Chicago's premier indoor/outdoor dog park experience — a one-of-a-kind destination where dogs play and people unwind. Our facility features expansive off-leash dog parks, a full-service café, a craft beverage bar, daycare and boarding, professional grooming, and private runs, all under one roof. We're building a team that loves dogs as much as our members do. At Zoomies, every role matters — from the bark rangers keeping our parks safe to the baristas fueling the humans who love them.

We’re building the future of pet services with a high-energy eatertainment vibe. Because we’re a startup, our hiring needs are tied to our 2026 launch milestones. We’re starting interviews now to find the perfect fit, with the goal of bringing this role onboard in a few months as we move into our next phase of execution. We value transparency and want to find someone who thrives in a dynamic, startup environment.

Position Overview

The Overnight Pet Care & Facilities Specialist is the quiet backbone of Zoomies — the person who keeps everything running while the city sleeps. You'll be responsible for the overnight care and safety of all boarding dogs on the premises, managing late-night and early-morning check-ins and check-outs, and ensuring every inch of our facility is clean, sanitized, and ready for the day ahead. This is a role for someone who is self-directed, genuinely at ease with animals overnight, and takes real pride in the condition of the spaces they care for. You'll work mostly independently but are never without support — management is always reachable and you'll hand off directly to the opening dayshift team each morning.

What You'll Do

Overnight Dog Care

• Monitor all boarding dogs throughout the overnight shift — conducting regular welfare checks, responding to distress, and ensuring every dog is comfortable, safe, and secure in their suite or run
• Administer any scheduled overnight feedings, medications, or special care instructions per individual dog records
• Identify and respond to any health concerns, behavioral changes, or emergencies; contact on-call management immediately when needed
• Provide calm, reassuring interaction with dogs that may be anxious or unsettled overnight

Check-Ins & Check-Outs

• Manage late-night and early-morning dog check-ins and check-outs; greet pet parents professionally and process arrivals and departures accurately in our facility software
• Verify vaccination records and reservation details at check-in; ensure all documentation is complete and up to date
• Communicate any overnight notes or observations to pet parents at pick-up and to the incoming dayshift team at the end of your shift
• Coordinate with Canine Care Specialists and Customer Success Associates during shift handoffs to ensure continuity of care
• When facility and animal care responsibilities allow, assist with administrative tasks such as updating member records, entering reservations, and other light CRM work — a great opportunity to build familiarity with the full scope of Zoomies operations

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

• Perform thorough overnight cleaning and sanitation of unoccupied kennel suites, runs, and boarding areas; use good judgment around occupied spaces — dogs need their rest too, and minimizing disruption overnight leads to happier, better-rested dogs the next day
• Clean and sanitize dog park floors, turf areas, and indoor play spaces in preparation for the next day's opening
• Clean restrooms and all guest-facing common areas throughout the facility
• Restock supplies, paper products, and cleaning materials; flag any low-inventory items for the opening team
• Report any facility maintenance issues — broken equipment, lighting, plumbing, or safety concerns — to management

Shifts

Hours: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Schedule Options: 5 nights per week or 2 nights per week positions available

Handoff: Direct shift overlap and handoff with opening Pet Care Specialist team at 6:00 AM

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on dog experience required — daycare, boarding, shelter, rescue, veterinary, or similar environment
• Prior experience cleaning or maintaining a commercial facility, restaurant, kennel, or similar environment is strongly preferred — overnight facility cleaning is a significant part of this role and familiarity with large-scale sanitation routines will set you up for success
• Genuine love of dogs and a calm, confident presence around animals overnight — you're comfortable being the only human in the facility with a facility full of dogs
• Self-motivated and highly reliable; overnight shifts require someone who can work independently without direct supervision
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a spotlessly clean facility
• Physically capable of the demands of overnight work: cleaning large spaces, lifting dogs up to 60 lbs, and staying alert through a full overnight shift
• Professional and warm communication skills for interacting with pet parents during late-night and early-morning check-ins and check-outs
• Organized and detail-oriented; able to follow care instructions accurately and document overnight notes clearly for the incoming team
• Weekend and holiday availability required
• All team members are expected to be willing to perform basic dog hygiene tasks including nail trims as needed
• CPR and Pet First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Dog-friendly personality is non-negotiable — you'll be working around dogs every single day

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity & Legal Disclosures

Zoomies Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment at Zoomies Chicago is at-will, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Job responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of management. Zoomies Chicago participates in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process should contact us through our website.