Demo

Kennel Assistant

Red Dog Inn and Resort
Mansfield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at Red Dog Inn and Resort?

Looking for an energetic, motivated, team player to become part of the Red Dog Inn and Resort Family.

Duties:

-Clean Kennels multiple times a day in between playgroups

-Assist with feeding, walking, exercising, playing with, watering, providing linens for, and overall care of our Canine clients

-Clean up the yard in between playgroups

-Other duties as needed by Kennel Managers

Qualifications:

-Experience in a Kennel/Daycare setting preferred, but will train the right candidate in proper dog handling

-Must be able to handle walking 100-150lb dogs

-Must be able to follow instructions closely (some of our guests require special care)

-Must be comfortable working with dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments

-Must not be afraid to clean kennels, and clean up after our Canine clients (Cleanliness is very important at Red Dog)

-Must be available to work one weekend day, and on holiday’s one split shift

What can Red Dog do for you?

-Negotiable Salary

-Health Insurance

-Dental Insurance

-Paid Vacation Time

-Paid Sick Time

-Bring your dog to work with you for free during non-peak seasons (peak season with management approval)

Job Type: Full-time'
'
Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

  • Mansfield, MA 02048 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Kennel Assistant?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Kennel Assistant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$40,303 - $46,614
Income Estimation: 
$47,649 - $53,689
Income Estimation: 
$40,303 - $46,614
Income Estimation: 
$47,649 - $53,689

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Kennel Assistant.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Data Collection Skill

    • Income Estimation: $40,167 - $60,323
    • Income Estimation: $44,190 - $62,760
  • Medical Record Keeping Skill

    • Income Estimation: $39,160 - $49,565
    • Income Estimation: $38,829 - $50,718
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Kennel Assistant jobs in the Mansfield, MA area that may be a better fit.

  • VCA Animal Hospitals Plymouth, MA
  • VCA Plymouth Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is seeking an experienced Kennel Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will share our commitment... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Furry Tails, Inc. Abington, MA
  • THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY PLEASE NOTE MUST LOVE DOGS! In addition to loving dogs the ideal candidate should be mature and responsible. You will be supervi... more
  • 16 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!