What are the responsibilities and job description for the Puppy Care Helper position at Companion Animal Services?
A busy dog breeding and puppy-care facility in Dade City is seeking dependable, hardworking team members to help care for our adult dogs and puppies.
This is a hands-on animal-care position involving feeding, cleaning, grooming, monitoring, and socializing dogs and puppies of different ages and sizes.
Responsibilities include:
- Feeding adult dogs and puppies and providing fresh water
- Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, puppy areas, bowls, and equipment
- Washing and folding bedding and towels
- Bathing, drying, and brushing dogs and puppies
- Providing gentle socialization, playtime, and individual attention
- Monitoring appetite, behavior, stool, and general condition
- Reporting health or behavioral concerns promptly
- Restocking supplies and keeping work areas clean and organized
- Following established sanitation, safety, and animal-care procedures
The ideal candidate is:
- Dependable, punctual, honest, and attentive
- Comfortable cleaning up after animals
- Gentle, patient, and confident around dogs
- Able to follow detailed instructions and established routines
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in Florida weather
- Available for some weekends and holidays
- Able to lift approximately 40–50 pounds
- Equipped with reliable transportation to Dade City
Previous animal-care, kennel, grooming, veterinary, farm, or professional cleaning experience is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person.
Please understand that caring properly for animals requires considerable cleaning and physical work. Spending time with the dogs and puppies is an important part of the position, but this is not primarily a puppy-cuddling job.
Morning and afternoon shifts may be available. When applying, please include your availability, relevant experience, and why you believe you would be a good fit for this position.
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18