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HomeBuddy Company Pet Services

Pet Care Associate

Pay: $16.94–$50/hr
Posted: 1 day ago
Location: Stamford, CT (Onsite)
Last Updated: 6 hours ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$34,607 / year median in Connecticut

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Type :
Part-time Pay:
$16.94 - $50 hourly
  • Job description: Being a Pet Care Associate is a good way to enjoy the outdoors, and get paid for playing with dogs.
PAID! Home Buddy Company's campus sports a multi-chamber, temperature-controlled indoor/outdoor hybrid area that allows dogs to run around, play with toys, be kept cool in the summer but warm in the winter, and hydrate without the associate having to go anywhere. There is an additional facility where the dogs are fed and kept for boarding that can be used in inclement weather conditions. Your schedule will keep your school, childcare, accessibility to transportation, and physical limitations in mind. Daycare is run in 1-3 hour shifts and Pet Care Associates will be paired with partners when attendance reaches above 9 dogs for safety and security. Home Buddy Company provides drinks for the crew as well, besides uniforms, waste bags, cleaning supplies, safety accessories to keep you and the animals safe, and anything else a team member may need to keep those tails waggin' in their care.
Requirements :
This position does not require work experience but needs passion.
Daycare:
the work day starts at 11:00 AM and ends at 4:00
PM Weekends:
1-2 weekends a month
  • INCREASED PAY
  • Holidays-must be willing to work
  • Hybrid Schedules are possible to increase pay with Walks, park runs, and overnights.
See Field Specialist Listing for details. Ask us about Dog Training opportunities for additional increased pay!
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Tips Training Bonus pay for those seeking hybrid schedules Bonus pay for those interested in dog training
Schedule:
up-to-4 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday On call Overnight shift Weekends as needed
Experience:
Dog handling: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required) Find us on Facebook and Instagram!
Job Types:
Part-time, Contract Pay:
$16.94 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule
Experience:
Dog handling: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required)
Work Location:
In person