Dog Kennel Attendant

Join the Pack at Mountain Dogs – Where Passion Meets Purpose

Job Summary:

At Mountain Dogs, we don’t just care for dogs—we shape a place where animals, their owners, and our team feel truly at home. We're seeking a dedicated, dog-loving team member to help us create safe, joyful, and well-run spaces for the dogs in our care and the clients we serve. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a real impact in the lives of animals, while learning valuable skills in a supportive, community-driven workplace.

This role blends hands-on animal care with customer service and retail, offering variety and responsibility. From running playgroups in our co-mingled yards to helping a new pet owner find the perfect product, you’ll have a direct hand in delivering the Mountain Dogs experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Animal Care & Kennel Responsibilities
• Manage, Supervise, and interact with dogs in our co-mingled play yards, maintaining safety and positive pack behavior
• Perform daily cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance of kennel areas to exceed PACFA standards
• Feed dogs according to individualized instructions, and administer routine medications with care and precision

Customer Service & Retail

• Welcome and assist clients, both in-person and by phone, with warmth and professionalism
• Schedule services and manage appointments using Paw Partner software
• Guide customers in selecting retail items, including food, treats, toys, and supplements
• Operate our Square point-of-sale system with accuracy and integrity
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and inviting retail space

What Makes This Job Rewarding:

Purpose-driven work: Be part of a business that puts animal welfare, customer trust, and community first.

Team atmosphere: Work alongside passionate, committed animal lovers in a supportive environment.

Real growth: Gain hands-on experience with animal behavior, customer engagement, and retail operations—perfect for those interested in careers in animal care, vet tech, or entrepreneurship.

Upside potential: Earn performance-based raises, gain cross-training opportunities, and help shape new services as the company grows.

What You Should Know:

• Working in a kennel means getting your hands dirty—cleaning, managing high-energy dogs, and moving quickly through physical tasks.
• The dogs don’t always read the schedule—noise, messes, and unexpected situations are part of the job.
• We rely on team members who are DEPENDABLE, resilient, responsible, and calm under pressure.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience with dogs, retail, or customer service is a plus—but we’re willing to train the right person
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, helpful attitude
• Physically capable of standing, bending, lifting up to 40 lbs, and being on your feet for extended periods
• Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and energy levels

Must be at least 18 years old

Must have OPEN weekend availability and the ability to assist with night let outs

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have open weekend availability?
• Can you assist with 30 minute let outs sometime between 9pm and 11pm? Monday-Friday.

Work Location: In person