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Dog Daycare Boarding Training Swim Staff
Sport Dogs Complex —Elkhart, IN
- From $13 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Driver's License
- In-person
- On-the-job training
- Employee discount
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Angel's Pet Boarding LLC —South Bend, IN
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- Reliable transportation
- Communication skills
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Kennel Technician
Serenity pet Spaw —Mishawaka, IN
- $12 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Junior Groomer
Petco —Granger, IN
- Part-time
- No high school diploma
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Dog Trainer
Petco —Granger, IN
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
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- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Pet Groomer
PetSmart —Elkhart, IN
- $13.14 - $19.65 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Pet Resort Receptionist
Bunk and Biscuit —Niles, MI
- From $14 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Petco —Goshen, IN
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- No high school diploma
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Groomer
Pet Supplies Plus —South Bend, IN
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dog Daycare Boarding Training Swim Staff

Sport Dogs Complex
Elkhart, IN

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Job Details

Full-time
From $13 an hour

Benefits

On-the-job training
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Animal emergency response procedures
Behavior management
Companion animal handling
Outdoor work experience
Animal behavior
First aid
Driver's License
Obedience training for pets
Swimming
Communication with pet owners

Full Job Description

Experienced Dog Care Specialist - Join Our Team!

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and compassionate Dog Daycare, Boarding, Training, Swim Teammate to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate is dog lover with experience across multiple facets of the dog care industry. We provide the ultimate Dog recreation experience. Are you ready to provide exceptional care, safety, and enrichment for our dogs? Hours are Mon-Fri and Weekend Rotational quarterly shifts.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

Doggie Daycare & Group Play:
Supervise groups of dogs in a daycare setting, ensuring a safe, structured, and stimulating environment.
Maintain detailed knowledge of dog body language and proactively manage group dynamics to prevent incidents.
Facilitate appropriate play and enrichment activities.
Overnight Dog Boarding:
Provide high-quality care, feeding, medication administration (as needed), and comfort for boarding dogs.
Basic Dog Training & Behavior:
Implement and reinforce basic obedience and good manners (e.g., sit, stay, recall, leash manners) in both individual and group settings.
Recognize and address minor behavioral issues and escalate complex issues to management/trainers.
Dog Swimming :
Safely introduce and supervise dogs in our swimming/pool areas, ensuring all safety protocols are strictly followed.
Provide gentle encouragement and assistance for dogs learning to swim.
Maintain cleanliness and proper chemical balance of the pool area (training provided).
Health & Safety:
Monitor the health and well-being of all dogs, accurately documenting feeding, elimination, and any changes in behavior or physical condition.
Maintain impeccable cleanliness and sanitation standards in all dog areas.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Minimum of 1-2 years of verifiable professional experience in a similar role (e.g., dog daycare, kennel, dog training or vet tech assistant).
Proven, hands-on experience in dog training and behavior management and dog boarding protocols.
Familiarity and willness to work with various breeds, temperaments, and life stages.
Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments, including those with special needs or behavioral challenges.
Current certification in Pet First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
Drivers License and own transportation
Reliability and Punctuality are non-negotiable for maintaining our client and animal schedules.
Must be physically fit and able to stand, bend, and walk for long periods throughout an entire shift.
Ability to lift 60+ lbs comfortably and repeatedly (e.g., handling large dogs, moving supplies).
Comfortable working in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
Possess excellent communication skills for interacting effectively with team members, management, and dog owners.

Ready to turn your passion into a profession? Apply today!

Check our website for hours of operation and services provided at sportdogscomplex.com THEN: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in all four areas (Daycare, Boarding, Training, Swimming)

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
On-the-job training

Experience:

working in a profession with dogs: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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