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.
Dog Lover Wanted - Dog Daycare & Boarding Team Member (Wilton, CT) At Benny's Backyard in Wilton, CT , we're not a traditional kennel — we're a boutique dog daycare and dog boarding facility built around Happy Days and Cozy Nights for every pup. We're growing and looking for a reliable, caring, and dog-loving team member to join our team! What We're Looking For A true dog lover (our #1 requirement ❤) Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personalities Strong communication skills with both team members and pet parents Proactive, attentive, and able to read dog behavior Able to safely lift and handle dogs when needed Extremely reliable, responsible, and detail-oriented Positive attitude and a team player Responsibilities Supervise and engage with dogs in dog daycare and dog boarding environments Maintain a safe, clean, and structured play environment Monitor group play and ensure proper dog socialization Assist with feeding, cleaning, and daily pet care routines Support kennel operations, sanitation, and organization Communicate updates clearly with staff and clients Social Media experience is a plus ✅ Requirements
MUST LOVE DOGS
Weekend availability as needed Experience in dog daycare, pet care, kennel assistant, veterinary assistant, or animal care is a plus Willingness to learn and grow with the business Team player Pay & Schedule $16.94 - $19 per hour , based on experience Part-time with opportunities to grow with us Apply by sending your information to bennysbackyarddogs@gmail.com
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$16.94 - $19.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you love dogs? Are you comfortable performing heavy physical labor, such as standing for long hours, cleaning up dog waste, and lifting up to 50 lbs if needed? Are you willing to work early mornings, weekends, and / or holidays? Ability to
