Doggy Day Care Technician (25-30 hours/week)
Pay: $16–$17/hr. Wage dependent on experience
Schedule: ~25-30 hours/week (varies) • Must be available day shifts between 6:00 AM–6:00 PM • Weekend availability required
About the Role
Love dogs and staying active? Join our team as a Doggy Day Care Attendant at Stone Mountain Pet Lodge, Brooklyn Park! You’ll supervise playgroups, help keep everyone safe and happy, keep our spaces clean and healthy, and provide friendly service to pet parents. Your primary hours will be scheduled in our day care program.
What You’ll Do
Dog Care & Playgroup Supervision
- Supervise dog playgroups and keep play safe, positive, and low-stress.
- Maintain constant visual observation of dogs and spread attention across the group.
- Use proper dog handling and introduction procedures as trained.
- Monitor new dogs closely and communicate any concerns to management right away.
- Report unusual behavior, injuries, eliminations, or concerns immediately.
- Follow the playroom checklist and complete incident reports.
- Carry a working 2-way radio while supervising dogs.
- Communicate clearly and kindly with customers.
Cleaning & Facility Care
- Scoop waste and clean accidents immediately.
- Dust mop/wet mop floors as assigned.
- Empty trash and disinfect indoor/outdoor areas.
- Clean and disinfect boarding suites.
- Wash and sanitize water bowls and toys.
Customer Service & Support
- Greet customers and help bring dogs into the day care space.
- Track attendance as needed.
- Answer phones and assist with basic office tasks.
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or GED.
- Customer service experience and strong communication skills.
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow instructions.
- Animal care experience (personal or professional).
- Self-motivated and able to work well on a team.
- Reliable transportation.
- Available between 6:00 AM–6:00 PM and able to work weekends (weekends vary).
Physical Requirements
- Stand/walk for most of an 8-hour shift.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and repetitive cleaning tasks.
- Work around noise, odors, pet dander/fur, and cleaning products.
- Comfortable working in indoor/outdoor areas in varying temperatures/weather.
- Able to safely handle dogs of all sizes and energy levels.
- Able to stay focused and attentive in a very stimulating, high-energy environment (dogs, noise, movement, distractions) while keeping safety the top priority.
- Lift/carry up to 40–50 lbs. (with or without reasonable accommodation).
Perks & Benefits
- Starting pay $16–$17/hr (DOE)
- Employee discount
- Fun, rewarding, dog-filled workdays
- Like-minded coworkers
