Dog Care Professionals

Best Friends Fur Ever • Joppa, MD

1d • $15 - $20

About The Position

Best Friends Fur-Ever provides professional dog daycare, boarding, and grooming in a safe, structured, and enriching environment focused on canine wellness and positive care. The company aims to create a fun, clean, and secure experience for dogs while delivering outstanding service to pet parents.

Dog Care Professionals, also described as Dog Handlers, join the Resort Operations team in a hands-on role. They supervise dog playgroups, support safe social interactions, provide enrichment, monitor canine health and behavior, and help keep the facility clean and organized. The role suits someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, dogs of all sizes and personalities, and providing exceptional animal care.

Typical shifts may run from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Flexible scheduling is available for full-time and part-time team members. The work is physically active and may involve outdoor weather, noise, cleaning products, and wet environments; personal protective equipment is provided as needed.

Requirements

• Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes, breeds, and energy levels.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain physically active throughout shifts.
• Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Comfortable using computers and mobile software systems.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in dog daycare, boarding, grooming, training, veterinary, rescue, or related animal care environments.
• Knowledge of canine behavior and enrichment techniques.
• Pet First Aid and/or CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise structured dog playgroups and monitor behavior to ensure safe interactions.
• Use positive reinforcement and proper handling techniques to support healthy play and socialization.
• Observe dogs for signs of stress, illness, injury, or fatigue and promptly report concerns.
• Provide individualized care, including feeding, enrichment, medication administration, and kennel support.
• Clean and sanitize kennels, play areas, equipment, and common spaces.
• Maintain accurate care, feeding, and behavior records.
• Communicate professionally with team members and pet parents.
• Follow company safety, sanitation, and animal care procedures.
• Assist with additional operational duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical benefits for eligible full-time team members.
• 401(k) program for eligible full-time team members.
• Paid leave for eligible full-time team members.
• Paid training and development opportunities for eligible full-time team members.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Bring your dog to work perk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed