Weekend Team Lead -Pet Care Assistant Position Available In Suffolk, New York

Weekend Team Lead -Pet Care Assistant Dog Days Pet Care Sayville, NY 11782

Job Title:

Weekend Team Lead –

Pet Care Assistant Location:

Sayville, NY 11782

Employment Type :

Part-Time, Weekends Only Compensation :

Starting at $19.50/hour

About Dog Days Pet Care:

Dog Days Pet Care is a premium in-home pet care company providing trusted, compassionate, and professional care to pets and their families. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in pet care, communication, and reliability.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Weekend Team Lead to oversee our weekend pet care operations. This is a hands-on leadership position—while you will be managing the weekend team and client schedule, you will also be scheduled to actively perform pet care visits in the field each day. You will serve as the main point of contact for weekend staff and clients, handling all day-to-day scheduling, staff coordination, and on-the-ground pet care needs. You’ll be expected to lead by example, demonstrate professionalism, and ensure each pet in our care receives the high level of service Dog Days is known for.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and support the weekend Pet Care Assistant team Perform daily field visits including pet sitting, dog walking, feeding, administering medications, and more Ensure client care plans are followed with precision and compassion Monitor and adjust staffing and visit schedules as needed throughout the day Address and resolve any client, pet, or staffing concerns that arise during the weekend Conduct Meet & Greet consultations with new clients, explaining our services and pricing clearly and professionally Accurately create and upload detailed pet care plans and visit notes into client profiles Serve as a real-time liaison between the weekend team and the manager and business owner Ensure seamless transitions from weekend care to weekday coverage by updating necessary records and communicating key details

Required Qualifications:

Leadership or supervisory experience, ideally within a small or mid-size team Previous hands-on experience in animal care (dog walking, pet sitting, veterinary, etc.) Strong knowledge of animal behavior and safety protocols, including for very large dogs Excellent communication and organizational skills Professionalism and maturity in handling both staff and client communications Ability to confidently lead Meet & Greet consultations, provide service overviews, answer client questions, and complete detailed care documentation Comfortable with administrative responsibilities including schedule adjustments, phone/email communication, and using pet care software Must be available to work both Saturday and Sunday, primarily during daytime hours, with flexibility for occasional evening coverage Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a smartphone Must be 21 years old or older

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using pet care scheduling apps CPR/Pet First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) Prior client service experience

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions Manage active pets of all sizes confidently Why Join Dog Days Pet Care? We’re a mission-driven, animal-loving team that believes in reliable service, strong communication, and compassion. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead weekend operations while actively working with pets in the field—a perfect blend for someone who thrives in leadership and loves being hands-on.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$19.50 per hour Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week

Benefits:

On-the-job training Paid training

Shift:

4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift

Supplemental Pay:

Tips Work Days:

Holidays Weekends only Application Question(s): Please list all your experience in leadership or management roles. Please provide us with your email. We’ve had issues with the Indeed emails. What experience do you have with administrative work? What make and model vehicle do you own? Are you comfortable working in a home environment? Please explain the worst or hardest problem you had to resolve in your leadership role and how you resolved the problem. We require a full 40-hour Monday-Friday day shift training for new hires. Are you available to complete our training program? If you were to be offered employment, how would you handle walking into an established team being the team leader? Tell us something interesting about you! Any fun hobbies?

Experience:

Leadership:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person