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The Spotted Dog

Dog Daycare/Boarding Attendant

Pay: $15.49–$16/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Oakland, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks 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.

$33,412 / year median in New Jersey

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Dog Daycare/Boarding Attendant About us The Spotted Dog is a small business in Oakland, NJ 07436. We are fun, professional, rewarding and our goal is to provide dogs with a safe and fun home away from home environment.

Our work environment includes:

Flexible working hours Casual work attire Company perks Relaxed atmosphere On-the-job training Growth opportunities Dog Daycare/Boarding Attendant - The Spotted Dog The Spotted Dog in Oakland, NJ is looking for a dog-loving individual to join our crew as a Dog Daycare/Boarding Attendant . We love dogs here at The Spotted Dog and are lucky to be around dogs all day. Starting at $15.49 an hour plus tips, flexible schedule, fringe benefits- Come Join our Team!

Job Duties:

Supervise play areas to ensure pet safety Walk dogs Clean up dog waste Fresh and clean water all day Prepare dinner & breakfasts Clean & maintain kennels daily Perform light cleaning duties Keep the front desk informed about pets that are ready for pick-up Communication is key- you must be able to work as a team. Performs other duties as assigned. Hours vary and may require working weekends and holidays. Qualifications Must love dogs of all kinds Proven kennel experience and strong animal handling skills Ability to perform animal restraint and provide excellent pet care Experience in pet sitting preferred, or previous daycare/boarding experience prefered Strong customer service skills and ability to lift heavy animals as needed Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs frequently.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.49 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Referral program

Work Location:

In person