Receptionist and Animal Caretaker

Jumping Jack Dog Ranch; Manchaca (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Jumping Jack Dog Ranch in Manchaca, Texas, seeks a reliable receptionist and dog-caretaker. The role combines office tasks with hands-on dog care. Part-time or full-time depending on availability, with schedule Sunday–Thursday, 1:00 PM–8:30 PM and pay of $18–$20/hour.

Training begins with kennel tasks for two weeks, then office responsibilities. Candidates should love dogs, be punctual, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of receptionist experience in a professional office setting.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Professional, dependable, and punctual.
• Excellent grammar.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable handling dogs of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks, including cleaning, lifting, walking/hiking, and extended periods on your feet.
• MUST LOVE DOGS!

Responsibilities

• Greeting clients and providing excellent customer service.
• Answering phones, scheduling appointments, and handling administrative tasks.
• Caring for and safely handling dogs throughout the day.
• Cleaning kennels and work areas.
• Hiking and exercising dogs.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized facility.
• Assisting with daily kennel operations including potties, rotations, feedings, and medication administration.
• Communicating professionally with clients and coworkers.
• Learning and assisting with additional responsibilities as you grow within the company.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Customer service

Communication

Grammar

Fast-paced environment

Dog handling

Physical stamina

Love dogs

Job description

Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 1:00 PM–8:30 PM
Pay: $18–$20/hour
Position Type: Part-Time / Full-Time — depending on availability

We are a small woman-owned dog boarding, daycare, and grooming facility looking for a reliable, hardworking, dog-loving professional to join our team in a receptionist and dog-caretaker role. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and animals and is looking for an opportunity to grow within a professional environment.

What You’ll Do:

This is NOT a typical desk receptionist position. While you will have receptionist and office responsibilities, the job is also highly hands-on and labor intensive.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Greeting clients and providing excellent customer service
• Answering phones, scheduling appointments, and handling administrative tasks
• Caring for and safely handling dogs throughout the day
• Cleaning kennels and work areas
• Hiking and exercising dogs
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized facility
• Assisting with daily kennel operations including potties, rotations, feedings, and medication administration
• Communicating professionally with clients and coworkers
• Learning and assisting with additional responsibilities as you grow within the company

Training Requirements

The first two weeks of employment will be dedicated to kennel training BEFORE beginning office/receptionist training.

• Week 1: Morning kennel shifts to learn our kennel procedures and dog-handling expectations
• Week 2: Afternoon/evening kennel shifts
• After successful completion of kennel training: Begin training for office and receptionist responsibilities

We want every team member to understand our dogs, facility, procedures, and daily operations before moving into the office role.

Qualifications

Required:

• At least 2 years of receptionist experience in a professional office setting
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Professional, dependable, and punctual
• Excellent grammar
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable handling dogs of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks, including cleaning, lifting, walking/hiking, and extended periods on your feet
• MUST LOVE DOGS!

Preferred:

• College degree or currently working toward a college degree
• • We encourage those working in animal science, psychology, teaching, or similar fields
• Previous animal-care, veterinary, boarding, daycare, or kennel experience

Growth Opportunities

We believe in promoting from within. Team members who demonstrate strong work ethic, leadership, reliability, and a willingness to learn will have opportunities to cross-train in different areas of the business and potentially move into management.

Please Read Before Applying!

This position requires someone who is willing to work—not just sit behind a desk.

You will be handling dogs, cleaning, hiking, moving around the facility, and helping wherever needed. The job can be physically demanding, and every day may look a little different.

If you are looking for a strictly sedentary receptionist job, this is not the position for you.

We are looking for a serious applicant who is dependable, professional, hardworking, eager to learn, and genuinely passionate about working with dogs.

If you LOVE DOGS, enjoy staying busy, and want the opportunity to grow with a team, we would love to hear from you!