Rover Dog Daycare Attendant Shift Lead

Dogtopia of Elsmere; Elsmere (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discount

Paid time off

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dogtopia of Elsmere in Elsmere, Delaware, is hiring a Rover Dog Daycare Attendant Shift Lead. This energetic role involves caring for dogs, ensuring their safety and joy throughout the day while also assisting at the front desk. Ideal candidates love dogs and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Additional benefits include flexible scheduling, health and dental insurance, and the unique perk of being able to bring your dog to work. The position requires a high school diploma and a strong customer service history.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months in a high-volume animal care setting preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service focus facing professional work history required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and fun play environment for each pup.
• Assist in all areas of the business from the playroom to the front desk.
• Answer Pet Parent questions and check pups in and out of daycare.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Customer service and sales skills

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Supervisory and delegation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Rover Dog Daycare Attendant Shift Lead

Dogtopia of Elsmere, Elsmere, Delaware, United States — Admin/Clerical/Secretarial

About this position

Bring your dog to work? That’s right! Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate opening for an energetic, organized, business-minded individual that will assist in all areas of Dogtopia as a Rover. This role will be cross-trained as a Canine Coach & Pet Parent Coordinator. This person should love dogs—and, upon successful completion of training, you can even bring YOUR dog to work with you! What a bonus!

About the Rover Role

• The focus of the Rover is to ensure a safe and fun play environment for each pup while supervising the team to ensure all standards are being met ensuring safety and superior customer service are at the forefront of everything.
• You are responsible for being a multi‑tasker and assisting in all areas of the business, able to jump from a playroom to the front desk with ease.
• You care for all furry friends as if they were a part of your family.
• Creating the most exciting day ever for the pups in your playroom.
• You interact with dogs and are always on stage. All rooms are equipped with cameras so Pet Parents can stay engaged with their dogs and watch the fantastic experience you create for their pup.
• Greet everyone who walks in or out of Dogtopia.
• Answer Pet Parent questions over the phone and in person.
• Check pups in and out of daycare.
• Share information about our daycare packages and memberships with Pet Parents.
• Conduct dog evaluation.

About US

• We love and care for our Pet Parents’ pups like they are our own.
• We provide you with the industry's best training in dog behavior and care.
• A big part of our success: we hire great people, who love dogs, and we treat them exceptionally well and reward them for their excellence.
• It’s always bring your dog to work day!

About YOU

• You love dogs and would love to care for them all day, every day!
• You’re fast‑paced, with a strong sense of urgency.
• You’re the kind of person who takes your job seriously.
• You thrive when you have multiple challenges on your plate.
• You’re focused on achieving goals consistently and efficiently.
• You’re careful not to make mistakes and can be counted on to ensure all the dogs are safe and well cared for!
• You’re lively, enthusiastic, and a very strong communicator.
• You are cooperative, helpful, and careful.
• You like meeting and interacting with new people.
• You like to work with others and build a teamwork consensus.
• You enjoy motivating a team through positivity to accomplish common goals.
• You enjoy working in a collaborative, harmonious teamwork environment.
• You are 18+.

Supplemental pay

• Tips
• Other

Additional benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Pet rider program
• Other
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Disability insurance

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and sales skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and delegation skills.
• Committed to the success of the team and not just as an individual.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and POS systems.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• 3‑6 months in a high‑volume animal care setting preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service focus facing professional work history required.
• Franchise experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking and moving around the playrooms.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Other Requirements

• Must love dogs.