Overnight Dog Daycare Attendant

LAP OF LUXURY PET RESORT INC; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Weekend Bonus Pay

Time and a Half for Holidays and OT

On Site Training

Tips

Job summary

LAP OF LUXURY PET RESORT INC in Wheaton, IL is seeking an Overnight Team Member to care for dogs during overnight stays in a cage-free by day, kennel by night environment.

The role requires compassion for dogs, the ability to manage groups up to 15 animals, and the stamina to work 12-hour shifts from 6:45pm to 7am, including weekends and holidays. Part-time positions start at $16–$17 per hour with benefits and on-site training.

Qualifications

• Overnight Team Member for 6:45pm–7am shifts.
• Part-Time position; starting wage $16–$17 per hour.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to manage up to 15 dogs at a time.
• Strong love for dogs and understanding of animal behavior.
• Able to communicate well and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide love and comfort to dogs during their stay.
• Clean kennels and monitor animal well-being.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment through sanitation.
• Monitor dog health and behavior; take appropriate actions.
• Assist with bringing dogs in and out as needed.
• Monitor play and social cues; adjust activities as needed.
• Work 12-hour shifts from 6:45pm to 7am.
• Availability for weeknights with potential additional shifts.

Skills

Love for dogs

Animal care

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliability

Communication

Dog handling

Cleaning duties

Attention to detail

Learning new skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Lap of Luxury Pet Resort is a cage-free by day, kennel by night environment and has been pampering the pets of Wheaton for 13 years now . We are looking for pet care professionals who are passionate about dogs and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. We pride ourselves in giving personalized care, extra attention and having a team that loves the animals as much as their owners do.

Duties Include:

• Providing love and comfort to ensure our dogs are comfortable during their stay.
• Cleaning of kennels and monitoring all animal well being.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment by adhering to all our cleaning and sanitation rules.
• Monitoring dog health and behavior and taking prompt and appropriate actions.
• Responsible for taking all dogs in and out as needed.
• Monitoring play, body language and social cues in groups of dogs, adapting to ensure the success of the animals stay, making any needed adjustments.
• Shifts lengths are 6:45pm-7am
• Looking for Weeknight availability with more to follow.

Requirements

We are in search of an Overnight Team Member available to work 6:45pm-7am overnights.

Candidates should possess these qualities:

• A passion for dogs and animal care.
• Understanding and tolerance of animal behavior.
• Comfortable handling of all sizes of dogs of all breeds and occasionally cats or other types of pets.
• Must have the ability to handle groups of up to 15 dogs at a time.
• A cheerful and positive attitude focused on teamwork.
• Ability to work in an environment where you will experience constant standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, etc. for 6+ hours.
• Ability to perform all cleaning duties such as mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing, etc. to keep up with our cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• The ability to communicate appropriately with your team.
• The capability of learning new skills, taking directions, and applying it independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Availability to work Weekends & Holidays.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent GED

Job Types

• Part-Time positions available
• $16-$17 an hour, starting rate dependent upon skill and experience.
• 12-hour shifts

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Weekend Bonus Pay
• Time and a Half for Holidays and OT
• On Site Training
• Tips