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Good Dog Retreat

Dog Kennel Attendant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $14–$16/hr

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Manteo, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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.

$31,006 / year median in North Carolina

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Date posted: May 1, 2026

Pay:

$14.00 - $16.00 per hour Depending on Experience Job description:

BOARDING KENNEL ATTENDANT

We currently need help with the following shifts; we are hiring pt/ft. Week Days AM Shift 7am-1pm PM Shift 3pm-7pm Weekend Days AM Shift 7am-12pm PM Shift 2pm-7pm We need someone to help us take care of the dogs. Walk them, clean up after them, love on them, play with them, feed them, etc. A basic understanding of animal behavior and dog body language is essential. We are looking for an adult that is physically capable, and who is able to work every scheduled shift. Time off can be arranged with good notice. You do not need to have professional animal experience, though it would help. We need someone who is trainable, and a self starter. Must love dogs. Playing with dogs is fun but it is also hard work. We find people new to our industry are often surprised by this.

THE SKILLS WE NEED

Customer Service Oriented Basic Computer Skills Good at following directions Multitasking

THE EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB INCLUDE

Respecting your coworkers and the guests we have Loving animals unconditionally and being kind to them no matter what Navigating loud and busy enviroments Being Adaptive (caring for living animals means surprises!) Enjoying a team work environment as well as solo tasks Good Attitude

THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB INCLUDE

Heavy Cleaning, working with specific chemicals and protocol for sanitizing Walking up to 5 miles a day, at a fast pace including stairs Lifting 40 lbs regularly and safely Handling large or unruly dogs (some guests can be well over 100lbs) This can include leash walking giant breeds on stairs when they are excited or acting wild. Working inside/outside regardless of weather (dogs need to go out no matter what) Kneeling to clean If this all sounds good and things work out, there is opportunity for more hours if desired and many ways to get a raise quickly. Please email woof@gooddogretreat.com with any questions We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person