Animal Care Technician

Dog Gone Happy • Raleigh, NC

5d

About The Position

Dog Gone Happy is seeking a dog-loving caregiver who is kind, conscientious, detail-oriented, and interested in growing with a team. The role involves caring for dogs in a daycare and boarding environment, supervising playgroups, maintaining clean and comfortable kennels and play areas, and communicating with coworkers and pet parents. The position requires following safety protocols and staying active while working with dogs of all sizes and breeds. Duties may change as the company’s needs evolve.

Starting pay is $13.00 per hour, with raises based on performance. Team members receive discounted daycare and boarding for their own dogs. Additional benefits, including medical, vision, and dental plans and a 401(k), are available to full-time employees.

Requirements

• Must love dogs and animals.
• Able to work collaboratively with others to complete duties and care for guests.
• Able to communicate properly, promptly, and effectively with team members, management, and pet parents.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and observation skills to help keep guests safe and comfortable and report issues.
• Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
• Able to stand or work upright for multiple hours, in all weather types.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds and remain active throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pet care or animal experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dog playgroups and manage dogs’ behavior and playtime.
• Learn and apply canine behavior knowledge, including canine body language and ways to help dogs feel comfortable in kennel and playgroup settings.
• Clean kennels and play areas, including cleaning toys, washing dishes, mopping floors, vacuuming hair, and handling dog messes.
• Feed pets according to their parents’ instructions and ensure dogs have fresh water, clean bedding, and comfortable overnight spaces.
• Administer medication according to veterinary instructions when needed.
• Use sound judgment to solve problems involving dogs in the company’s care.
• Proactively take on a range of tasks in the center.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members.
• Provide basic customer service and communicate with pet parents.
• Follow established safety protocols.

Benefits

• Discounted daycare and boarding for employees’ own dogs.
• Medical, vision, and dental plans for full-time employees.
• 401(k) for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed