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Healthy Hound Playground

Dog Daycare Attendant - Brand New Facility!

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $15–$18/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Fairfax, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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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.

$32,426 / year median in Virginia

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

This facility is located in Fairfax, Va (Near Centreville & Clifton) Shifts typically run 6:30am to 1:30pm / & / 12:30pm to 7:30pm. Initial compensation is based prior experience. We are a growing business and are always looking for people that want to grow with us. There is much opportunity for advancement within our company for motivated candidates. Healthy Hound Playground is an upscale dog daycare and boarding kennel located in Fairfax, Va. We are looking to hire folks whose personalities and work ethic will match the high standards we have set for this innovative dog daycare. You will enjoy working here if you love dogs and are diligent about following direction. Training is available for those new to the industry!

Dog Day Care Attendant Position/ Handler Responsibilities:

Monitoring the day care room to ensure all dogs are playing safely and behaving properly Monitoring dogs during outdoor play time Training to learn our methods and standards for safety Playing with dogs when the situation calls for it Feeding dogs Cleaning tasks as necessary Comforting and caring for dogs as if they were your own

Required Candidate Qualities:

Genuine Love for Dogs / animals Calm Disposition Attention to Detail when completing tasks and marking forms to track feeding, walks and medication administration Able to Act Quickly when needed for the welfare of the dogs Punctuality & Reliable Attendance Able to work Holidays Must have

Reliable Transportation Perks:

Significant Raises based on merit. Health Insurance offered! Employer funded Vesting Retirement Profit Sharing Program! Free daycare & boarding for your dog Discounted grooming Thank you!

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//healthyhoundplayground.com

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid training Retirement plan Ability to

Commute:

Fairfax, VA 22030 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Fairfax, VA 22030: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person