Kennel/Daycare Attendant & Dog Walker
20 days ago
Jersey City
Job Description Kennel/Daycare Attendant & Dog Walker – Pawsome Vita Location: Newport, Jersey City, NJ Website: Job Type: Full-Time About Pawsome Vita Pawsome Vita is Jersey City’s trusted, luxury pet-care experience—offering daycare, boarding, grooming, and enrichment services for dogs of all breeds and sizes. Our mission is simple: deliver safe, stress-free, high-quality grooming in a warm and supportive environment. We prioritize compassion, communication, and exceptional service for both pets and their owners. Job Description Attention all dog lovers! Pawsome Vita is looking for a dedicated Kennel/Daycare Attendant to join our pack. In this dual role, your primary focus will be supervising daycare playgroups and maintaining a pristine facility, with secondary responsibilities including professional dog walking for our local clients. We are looking for energetic, reliable professionals who are ready to make a minimum 6-month commitment to our team and our furry guests. Key Responsibilities Primary: Daycare & Facility Care • Supervision: Provide constant care and supervision for dogs of all sizes and breeds in a fully interactive environment., • Safety: Maintain a calm, relaxed demeanor while managing large dogs and high-energy playgroups., • Sanitation: Execute thorough cleaning of the facility (cleaning is 90% of the job). You must be willing to clean up after dogs all day long., • Operations: Assist with check-ins, check-outs, grooming appointments, and the administration of medication as directed by owners., • Transport: Safely walk dogs to and from client apartments and the facility in groups of no more than two (2) dogs at a time., • Communication: Radio in to management after every pickup/drop-off and report progress every 30 minutes., • Experience: Previous experience in a kennel or daycare is a plus; must have a genuine passion for the well-being of all breeds and sizes., • Tech Requirements: Must own an iPhone or Samsung/Google Smart Phone (for client updates and reporting)., • Physical Fitness: Must be able to lift 50+ lbs, kneel, stand for long periods (8–10 hours), and walk outdoors in all types of weather., • Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for face-to-face client interactions and written updates., • Reliability: Must have reliable transportation, be legal to work in the U.S., and pass a background check., • Employee discounts on services and retail., • Opportunities for professional growth and animal care training., • A fun, energetic, and animal-friendly workplace environment.