Dog Daycare - Kennel Attendant

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Job Title: Dog Daycare Kennel Attendant

Location: Hounds Town Atlanta Smyrna

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Position Summary

Hounds Town Atlanta Smyrna is seeking a dependable, energetic, and dog-loving Kennel Attendant to join our team. This position is responsible for providing exceptional care and supervision for dogs in our daycare, boarding, and grooming facility while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, physically active, and passionate about animal care and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise dogs during daycare playgroups and monitor behavior to ensure safe interactions.
• Feed, water, medicate (as directed), and care for boarding dogs.
• Clean and sanitize kennels, play areas, feeding areas, and common spaces throughout the day.
• Monitor dogs for signs of illness, injury, or stress and report concerns immediately.
• Safely separate dogs when necessary and follow playgroup protocols.
• Assist with check-in and check-out of daycare and boarding guests.
• Maintain accurate feeding, medication, and behavior records.
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting professionally with pet parents.
• Assist with laundry, dishes, waste disposal, and other housekeeping duties.
• Follow all company safety procedures and animal handling policies.
• Support team members and help ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with dogs is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable handling dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to be active for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Comfortable around barking dogs, cleaning chemicals, and pet hair.

Schedule

• Part-time positions available.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
• Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts may be required.

Preferred Qualities

• Passion for working with dogs.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Willingness to learn dog body language and safe handling techniques.

Benefits (if applicable)

• Employee discounts on daycare, boarding, and grooming services.
• Paid training.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

Hounds Town Atlanta Smyrna is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants who are passionate about providing exceptional care for dogs in a safe, fun, and clean environment.