Pack Member

Digs Dog Care; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Medical benefits after 6 months

DigIn Shared Ownership Program

Discounted DayPlay

Job summary

Green Beagle Lodge, part of Digs Dog Care, is seeking a friendly Pack Member to join our Pet Care team in Pittsboro, NC. You’ll help supervise playgroups, care for boarding guests, and keep facilities clean while ensuring dogs are safe and happy.

This full-time role offers hands-on dog handling, rapid learning, and opportunities to grow within a TEAM-DRIVEN culture that values safety, compassion, and a shared ownership mindset.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for dogs and animal welfare.
• Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to read and respond to canine body language (training provided).
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions when supervising outdoor play.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle dogs of all sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments.
• Supervise off-leash playgroups while monitoring dog body language and group dynamics.
• Provide individualized care for boarding guests, including feeding, medication administration (as trained), potty breaks, enrichment activities, and comfort checks.
• Maintain clean guest accommodations, play yards, and common areas through frequent cleaning and sanitization.
• Observe dogs for changes in behavior, appetite, health, or activity level and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Follow feeding instructions, medication schedules, and individualized care plans accurately.
• Assist with safely moving dogs throughout the facility.
• Maintain accurate daily records and complete assigned operational tasks.
• Work collaboratively with Client Care, Grooming, and Training teams to ensure exceptional care for every guest.
• Follow all company safety procedures and standard operating protocols.

Skills

Love for dogs

Dog handling

Dog body language

Reliability

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Job description

About this position

About Green Beagle Lodge

Green Beagle Lodge is looking for a Pack Member to join our Pet Care team! If you enjoy working with dogs, staying active, and being part of a fast-paced team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Pack Member, you\'ll play an important role in providing a safe, clean, and enriching environment for our boarding and daycare guests. Every day is different: from supervising playgroups and caring for overnight boarders to maintaining clean accommodations and helping dogs feel comfortable while they\'re away from home.

At Green Beagle Lodge, we believe in building strong teams and a positive company culture to maintain a clean, green, safe, and fun environment for both pets and staff. We\'ve helped many individuals new to the industry grow into lasting careers, and this position provides an excellent foundation for anyone interested in professional animal care.

All team members complete a structured orientation and industry-specific training program, followed by hands-on experience designed to build confidence and strengthen dog-handling, safety, and animal care skills.

Green Beagle Lodge is part of Digs Dog Care, a premium dog care company offering DayPlay, Overnight Stays, Grooming, and Training across multiple locations nationwide. We\'re built on a simple belief: every pup deserves to feel safe, loved, and at home — and every team member plays a real role in making that happen. Our shared ownership program means employees don\'t just work here, they have a stake in it.

Schedule

This is a full-time position requiring flexibility to meet the needs of the business. Candidates should be available to work a combination of mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Responsibilities

• Safely handle dogs of all sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments.
• Supervise off-leash playgroups while monitoring dog body language and group dynamics.
• Provide individualized care for boarding guests, including feeding, medication administration (as trained), potty breaks, enrichment activities, and comfort checks.
• Maintain clean guest accommodations, play yards, and common areas through frequent cleaning and sanitization.
• Observe dogs for changes in behavior, appetite, health, or activity level and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Follow feeding instructions, medication schedules, and individualized care plans accurately.
• Assist with safely moving dogs throughout the facility.
• Maintain accurate daily records and complete assigned operational tasks.
• Work collaboratively with Client Care, Grooming, and Training teams to ensure exceptional care for every guest.
• Follow all company safety procedures and standard operating protocols.

Ideal candidates bring a genuine passion for animals, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to providing exceptional care. This is a physically demanding position requiring continuous movement, cleaning, lifting, and hands-on interaction with dogs weighing anywhere from 5 to 150 pounds.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for dogs and animal welfare.
• Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to read and respond appropriately to canine body language (training provided).
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions when supervising outdoor play.
• Previous professional animal care experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to remain calm in fast-paced environments.

What to Expect When Applying

• Phone screening regarding your application.
• An in-person interview to meet the department manager and tour the facility.
• An offer letter detailing position, compensation, and employment terms.
• Orientation and training classes covering company policies, procedures, dog body language, safe handling techniques, and behavior.
• Hands-on training with experienced Pack Members and Pet Care leadership.

Growth Path

Demonstrates readiness for Kennel Tech or Pack Leader roles by consistently and reliably meeting all job duties

• Consistently meets attendance standards and shows up to work ready to go
• Works collaboratively with a teammates by communicating effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Expresses interest in taking on new responsibilities and takes the initiative to learn new skills.
• Upholds Dig’s Code of Conduct and positively contributes to team culture and teamwork.

Fast Facts About this Location: Green Beagle Lodge Pittsboro

• Our Chapel Hill location opened in the summer of 2014.
• Our second facility is located in Pittsboro, NC.
• Every dog completes a comprehensive assessment before joining our Lodge family to ensure they thrive in an off-leash environment.
• We maintain a 10:1 dog-to-staff ratio to promote safety and fun.
• We are committed to providing an exceptional experience for every pet and every client.

What We Offer

At Digs, we take care of our pack. Dental and vision benefits kick in shortly after your start date, and at 90 days you\'re eligible for a 401(k) with up to 4% company match. At 6 months, medical benefits become available to full-time teammates, and after one year you can join our DigIn Shared Ownership Program — because we believe the people who build Digs should share in its success. Many locations also offer teammates discounted DayPlay as a little extra perk.

Digs Dog Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

The pay range for this role is:
14 - 14 USD per hour(Green Beagle Lodge Pittsboro)

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