Job Title: Dog Daycare Kennel Attendant
Location: Hounds Town Atlanta Smyrna
Reports To: General Manager / 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.
