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Kennel Daycare & Boarding Staff
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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.
$30,416 / year median in Missouri
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- Job type: Part-time
- Work setting: Dog daycare, dog boarding, and cat boarding facility
Schedule:
Flexible availability required, including weekends and holidays- Physical requirements: Active work, extended time on your feet, and lifting up to 40 lbs Responsibilities
- Supervise dogs during group play, rest periods, and boarding routines
- Feed, water, and monitor boarding dogs and cats
- Follow written pet care instructions and administer medications as directed
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cat condos, play yards, and common areas
- Observe animal behavior and health; report concerns promptly
- Assist with pet check-ins, check-outs, and owner communication Qualifications
- Previous hands-on animal care experience required
- Comfortable handling dogs of different sizes, energy levels, and temperaments
- Comfortable caring for cats
- Knowledge of safe animal handling and basic animal behavior
- Dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or with a team Why Join Us
- Professional, animal-focused workplace
- Supportive, knowledgeable team
- Consistent part-time scheduling
- Hands-on work with dogs and cats every shift Apply Apply through Indeed with your resume and a brief summary of your dog and cat care experience.