What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Overnight Animal Caretaker position at TailTopia?
TailTopia Pet Care is looking for a dependable, hardworking animal lover to join our team as a Part-Time Overnight Animal Care Attendant.
This position is responsible for caring for our boarding dogs and other pets throughout the overnight hours. We are a 24/7 animal care facility, so we need someone who is reliable, comfortable working independently, and understands that the animals in our care depend on us every day—including weekends and holidays.
Weekend availability is REQUIRED for this position.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide overnight care and supervision for boarding dogs
- Feed pets according to their individual feeding instructions
- Provide fresh water and monitor pets throughout the shift
- Administer medications according to written instructions
- Take dogs outside for scheduled potty breaks
- Clean and sanitize kennels, suites, common areas, and animal care spaces
- Wash dishes, bedding, and laundry as needed
- Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, bathroom habits, or overall well-being
- Document important information for the next shift
- Follow all safety, cleaning, feeding, and medication procedures
- Complete general cleaning and facility tasks during quieter overnight periods
- Provide plenty of patience, kindness, and attention to the animals in our care
What We Are Looking For
The right person for this position is:
- Available to work weekends
- Comfortable working overnight hours
- Extremely dependable and punctual
- Comfortable working independently
- Comfortable handling dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities
- Able to follow detailed written instructions
- Comfortable with cleaning, including urine, feces, vomit, and other normal parts of animal care
- Able to stay productive without supervision
- Attentive to changes in an animal's behavior or condition
- Willing to work holidays when scheduled
- Able to handle the physical demands of animal care, including standing, walking, bending, cleaning, and lifting and working at a fast pace.
Previous kennel, boarding, veterinary, shelter, daycare, or animal care experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person.
Schedule
Part-Time – Overnight Shift
Weekends are required. Applicants must have reliable weekend availability. Because we care for boarding animals 365 days a year, holiday availability is also required.
This is a great position for someone who genuinely enjoys working with animals, is comfortable working overnight, and can be trusted to provide excellent care even when working independently.
About TailTopia
At TailTopia, the safety, comfort, and happiness of the animals in our care come first. Our overnight team plays an important role in making sure our boarding guests are comfortable, cared for, and closely monitored throughout the night.
If you are dependable, hardworking, comfortable working independently, and love animals, we would love to hear from you!
Pay: $15.15 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you physically able to lift 50 lbs, bend, squat, move quickly, and stand for 10
hours
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17