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.
30AM-1:30PM 1:30PM-7PM About Buddy & Friends Buddy and Friends is a fast-growing doggie daycare. We are a structured daycare who cares for each pet like our own. We have a different dynamic as we are tied in with Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue and work with some of the shelter dogs. What This Job Actually Looks Like You'll be on your feet for most of your shift, moving between yards, monitoring play groups, cleaning, feeding, and making sure every dog in our care feels safe and engaged. On a good day, you'll leave knowing you made a real difference for the dogs and the families who love them. On a hard day, you'll lean on your team and figure it out together. Both kinds of days happen. The right person shows up the same way for both. You're the
Right Fit If You:
Genuinely love dogs — and understand that loving dogs means keeping them safe, not just having fun with them Take punctuality seriously — your team depends on you being there, on time, ready to go with a positive attitude Take direction well and ask questions Want to learn: dog behavior, enrichment, handling techniques, safety protocols Don't do high school drama! Care about doing things the right way, not just getting through the shift Thrive in a team environment — we win together and hold each other accountable You're Probably NOT the
Right Fit If You:
Want a laid-back job where you play with dogs, roll on the turf, play in the pool or scroll your phone Struggle with structure, protocols, or being held to a high standard Prefer to work alone rather than as part of a close-knit team See feedback as criticism rather than investment We mean this kindly. This role has real expectations and a team counting on you. We'd rather be honest upfront than waste your time or ours.
Responsibilities:
Monitor and engage with dog play groups — reading behavior, engaging in enrichment activities, preventing issues, keeping energy safe and positive Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized facility throughout your shift Follow individual dog handling procedures: leashes, collars, crates, transitions Assist with let outs for boarding dogs Document observations, incidents, and behavioral notes Communicate on any issues Recommend improvements — and help make them happen Requirements Reliable transportation Ability to work a full-time schedule including weekends and holidays Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout a full shift Strong communication skills — written and verbal Comfort handling dogs of all sizes, breeds, and energy levels (EXPERINECE
REQUIRED
) Professional, communicative & collaborative; team player needed! Able to work weekends and holidays (we rotate this as fairly as possible) •
HANDLERS MUST
have a MINIMUM of 1-2 years of dog handling experience in a
DOG DAYCARE
setting. This
DOES NOT
include owning a dog. References are required. Applicants without these criteria's will not be considered. •
Pay:
$20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Referral program Application Question(s): Do you have 1-2 years' experience in a dog daycare setting? You must have this to qualify.
