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Primrose Lane Farm

Experienced Kennel Attendant/Doggie Daycare 18+

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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.

$33,103 / year median in Pennsylvania

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Overview Dog daycare & kennel attendant — Part-time Spring City, PA
  • $15-$18/hr
  • Part-time If working with dogs every day sounds like a dream job, we want to hear from you — but only if you've done this before.
We're a small family farm kennel and doggie daycare in the Spring City area looking for someone who takes animal care seriously.
Day-to-day:
supervising and playing with dogs, relief walks (a lot of them), feeding and medicating, pick-up and drop-off assistance, bathing, and keeping our facility spotless. This is a physical job — you'll be on your feet all day and will need to lift 50+ lbs. Weekends and holidays are the busiest days we have — and they're required: Think about it: that's exactly when families travel, board their dogs, and need us most. Weekday splits run 7-12pm and 3-6pm.
Saturdays:
7-12pm and 1-3pm.
Sundays:
7-12pm and 3-5pm. We need someone who understands this going in and is fully committed — not someone who'll work it out later. You'll need: At least 1 year of commercial dog handling or kennel experience
  • 18+
  • Reliable transportation
  • Genuine, confirmed weekend and holiday availability
Pay:
$14-$17/hr based on experience + employee service discount When you apply, tell us about your experience — and mention your favorite dog breed. It's a small thing, but it tells us you actually read this. Duties Provide attentive pet care by feeding, watering, and administering medications Maintain cleanliness of kennels, cages, and common areas to promote a hygienic environment for animals Handle animals gently and confidently on daily walks Moniter play yard group activities Engage in pet sitting duties by monitoring animals' behavior and providing companionship to reduce stress Perform heavy lifting when necessary to move supplies or assist with larger animals safely and efficiently Skills Strong animal handling skills with the ability to restrain animals safely and compassionately Experience in dog training or pet grooming is highly desirable Background in veterinary assisting or veterinary technician work is a plus Knowledge of pet care routines including feeding schedules, medication administration, and hygiene practices Excellent customer service skills to communicate effectively with pet owners and team members Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as heavy lifting and long periods of standing or walking Familiarity with animal restraint techniques and general animal handling protocols Passion for animal welfare combined with a positive attitude and team-oriented mindset Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets every day! We're committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills grow alongside your love for animals. This is more than just a job — it's an opportunity to turn your passion into a rewarding career helping animals thrive.
Pay:
$15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person