🐾 Help Wanted: Part-Time Dog Kennel Attendant (1099 Contract Position) 🐾
Do you love dogs and enjoy working in a fast-paced, caring environment? We're looking for a compassionate, dependable, and hardworking individual to join our team as a Part-Time Dog Kennel Attendant!
📍 Location: Southwest Columbia. MO. (Pierpont/Sapp)
⏰ Hours: Flexible schedule, but we are seeking someone generally available for the following shifts:
Monday-Friday: 8 PM - 9 PM (1-hour shift)
Saturday/Sunday:
7 AM - 9 AM
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
8 PM - 9 PM
💼 Position Type: 1099 Contract
💰 Starting Pay: $13/hour with a performance-based raise after 60 days
📅 Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly
📌 Important Note: Due to the shift schedule, living near the kennel is necessary for this position.
What You'll Do:
Provide top-notch care to our furry guests, including feeding, watering, and administering medications if needed
Clean and sanitize kennels and play areas to maintain a safe and healthy environment
Supervise and engage dogs during playtime
Monitor dogs’ behavior and report any concerns to management
Provide excellent customer service to pet parents
What We're Looking For:
Passion for animals and a patient, gentle demeanor
Reliable with a strong work ethic and flexible availability for the listed shifts
Physically able to manage large breed and high energy dogs
Previous experience with animals is a plus, but not required, we’re happy to train the right person!
Why Join Us?
Hands-on experience working with a variety of dog breeds
A supportive and fun work environment
Opportunities to grow in the pet care industry
If you’re ready to make tails wag and join a dedicated team of pet lovers, apply today!
📧 How to Apply: Please email your responses to the questions below, along with your resume, to info@luckydogpaws.com or submit them through our boarding request form message section. Thank you for your interest!
General Background
What interests you about working as a Dog Kennel Attendant?
Do you have any prior experience working with animals, either professionally or personally? If so, please describe.
Are you comfortable working in an environment that can be noisy, physically demanding, and sometimes messy?
Do you have experience with specific dog breeds or handling dogs with varying temperaments?
In general, you would be the only person working the designated shift, are you able to work independently from others?
Availability and Commitment
This position involves split shifts and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Are you available during these times consistently?
Do you live nearby, and can you reliably commute to the kennel given the shift schedule?
Are you open to working weekends, holidays, and occasional additional shifts if needed?
Would you consider additional hours/full-time hours if they were available?
If we are fully staffed, would you be interested in coming on as an alternate/on-call basis?