About the Role

​Are you energetic, dependable, and experienced in managing dogs and other animals?

Lucky Leash Nelson Dog Daycare is hiring a part-time Daycare Attendant & Pet Care Specialist to join our team. ​This role combines hands-on group dog daycare management with flexible pet-sitting visits in clients' homes.

​Key Responsibilities ​Pack Monitoring & Supervision:

Active monitoring and management of dog groups in off-leash settings to maintain safety, structure, and low-stress play. ​Pet-Sitting Visits: Conducting home visits for dogs, cats, and small animals during morning or evening hours outside regular daycare shifts. ​

Daily Communication:

Writing daily report cards for daycare dogs and pet-sitting clients, capturing clear updates and taking daily photos/videos for social media. ​

Shuttle & Client Interaction:

Handling client drop-offs and pick-ups, including driving the daycare shuttle when required.

​Sanitation & Facility Care:

Daily cleaning, sanitizing play areas, and maintaining high hygiene standards. (Note: Position does not involve invoicing, billing, or administrative tasks). ​

Schedule & Environment Reality Check ​Shifts:

Start as early as 7:00 AM (if shuttle route is scheduled) or 7:30 AM, with closing shifts ending at 6:00 PM. ​

Flexibility:

Candidates must have a flexible schedule to help cover coworker shifts and take on morning/evening pet-sitting visits. ​

Environment:

Daycare is a loud, fast-paced, high-stimulation, and chaotic environment. You must be able to stay calm, focused, and composed under noise and multi-dog activity. ​

Requirements ​

Transportation: Must have your own reliable vehicle and appropriate auto insurance (for traveling to in-home pet visits).

​Background Check: Clear criminal record check required prior to hire.

​Animal Experience: Comfortable managing groups of dogs and interacting with various species (cats, small animals). ​

Skills: Calm demeanor in loud, high-energy settings, exceptional attention to detail, reliability, and clear communication skills. ​

Perks & Benefits ​

Free Daycare: Bring your dog to daycare for free (upon passing a formal evaluation). ​

Wholesale Discounts: Access to owner-rate wholesale pricing through Kane Veterinary Supply (covering dog, cat, and small animal supplies). ​

Paid Training & Certification: Professional Group Dog Management Training (PackPro) and Pet First Aid certification provided. ​

Mileage Reimbursement: Per-kilometer payout for pet-sitting travel. ​

To Apply: Send your resume and a brief intro explaining your experience with animals and why you’re a great fit for a fast-paced daycare environment to [email protected]

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Mileage reimbursement
- In office parking
- Store discount

Application question(s):

- A group of 10+ dogs wrestling, barking, and chasing each other produces a very loud, high-energy, and chaotic environment for hours at a time. On a scale of 1 to 10, how comfortable are you working in environments with persistent noise and intense multi-dog activity, and how do you handle sensory overload?
- In a room of 10 loose dogs playing, arousal levels can spike in seconds—turning innocent wrestling into over-arousal, nip-and-chase, or pinning. What specific behavioral cues do you look for to spot rising tension before it turns into a fight, and how do you calmly intervene?
- Imagine you are on the floor alone: two dogs are playing too rough in the corner, a third dog is barking incessantly at the gate, and a client just walked in for drop-off. Walk me through how you prioritize and handle that exact 30-second window.
- Many people expect dog daycare work to be mostly lounging or petting dogs, but 90% of the job is active risk management, strict cleaning protocols, constant vocal control, and vigilance. What draws you to this specific environment, and why do you think you’d thrive in a loud, fast-paced atmosphere?

Experience:

- Pet care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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