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.
Pet Care Counselor Canine Cowboy - 2.0 Aubrey, TX Job Details Full-time $13 - $15 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Paid training On-the-job training Employee discount Qualifications Professional networking Companion animal handling Customer relationship building Interpersonal skills Outdoor work experience Client rapport building In-person customer service Performing background checks Communication with pet owners Full Job Description Welcome to Canine Cowboy! We offer a unique kennel-free dog resort in Aubrey, TX. We are dedicated to providing top-quality, compassionate care for dogs and their owners. As a homelike environment without kennels, we focus on enrichment, fun, and safety, offering dogs a natural space to play, relax, and be themselves. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact in the community—partnering with local shelters and rescue groups to help dogs in need. Owned and operated locally, we pride ourselves on a close-knit, fun-loving workplace where staff and dogs alike thrive. Job Details We are actively hiring Pet Care Counselors to join our team. This role involves supervising playgroups of dogs, ensuring their safety, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. Key responsibilities include monitoring dog behavior, following positive reinforcement handling protocols, feeding, administering medication, and professionally engaging with pet parents. You'll conduct safety checks, clean the facilities, and assist with administrative tasks such as check-ins, check-outs, and client communication. Shifts are 12 hours, from 6:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 5:45am - 6pm depending on the shift you're scheduled for, three days a week, with a one-hour lunch break. Paid training is provided, including a 90-day training period for experienced handlers and longer for newcomers. Please note that we prioritize candidates with prior volunteer or professional dog handling experience. Ideal Candidate Our ideal Pet Care Counselor is a dependable, energetic, and positive individual who truly loves dogs and people. You must be able to build great relationships with clients, communicate effectively, and work well within a team. Experience managing large groups of dogs (25-30) in a daycare or boarding setting is essential. You should be comfortable handling dogs using positive reinforcement and be able to recognize dog body language and health signals. Dependability, reliability, and a proactive attitude are crucial—you should take initiative without needing direction. Working weekends and holidays are a must Ability to do physical labor & work in all weather elements including extreme heat and cold Over 21 years of age Able to pass a state and federal background check Compensation & Benefits Competitive pay at $13 to $15 per hour to start (based on experience) Opportunities for annual performance reviews and salary adjustments Paid training and ongoing education Employee discount on services On-site snacks and drinks, including water and Gatorade Paid breaks during lunch when staying on-site Bonuses at Christmas and birthdays, based on performance Fun team events and the chance to be part of a passionate, locally owned business Join Canine Cowboy and be part of a team where every day is about making dogs and their owners happy in a fun, supportive environment. We look forward to meeting passionate, dedicated pet lovers ready to make a difference!
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
On-the-job training Paid training
Pay:
$13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
On-the-job training Paid training Application Question(s): How many years experience working in a professional dog boarding / daycare facility do you have? Candidates without experience will not be considered. Are you available to work any day of the week from either 5:45am-6am or 6:45am-7pm? Can you pass a state and federal background check?