Assistant Manager

Overview

Woo Woo’s Pet Adventure in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Dog Daycare Assistant Manager (Pet Care Supervisor/Animal Care Manager). Pay: $20 – $23 per hour (based on experience).

This full-time long term role is ideal for someone who loves animals, thrives in a leadership position, and wants to be part of a fun, fast-paced pet daycare environment.

• Full-Time | 32 - 40 hours per week (primarily morning shifts)
• On-call Monday–Friday to support staff if needed
• Benefits:
  Health Insurance upon request, Paid vacation after 1 year of employment, 10% discount on doggy daycare services
• Compensation: $20 – $23/hour based on experience

• Open or close the dog daycare (primarily opening shifts)
• Supervise 4–5 employees and ensure smooth daily operations
• Coach, train, and discipline staff to maintain professionalism and teamwork
• Conduct new dog evaluations (training provided for the right person)
• Schedule daycare dogs and maintain accurate files in our system
• Ensure employee timesheets are completed (payroll handled by management)
• Answer phones, respond to emails, and provide customer service support
• Conduct employee evaluations and assist with hiring/firing decisions
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for dogs and clients
• Handle emergency issues with calm leadership
• Take photos and post engaging content to Instagram & Facebook

Our management team works on the floor with staff and dogs daily, learning each pup’s personality while ensuring safe play, proper corrections, and a positive environment for dogs and humans alike.

• Previous management, supervisory, or team lead experience (animal care, pet boarding, or dog daycare experience a plus)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Must speak English
• Ability to address workplace issues professionally and constructively, including:
• Verbal warnings
• Written warnings
• Termination of employment
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a busy environment
• Passionate about dogs and creating a safe, fun experience for them
• Ability to read and interpret dogs’ body language preferred
• Will train to interpret body language if necessary

• Consistent 40-hour work week with growth opportunities
• Work in a fun, supportive, dog-loving environment
• Be part of a trusted local pet care business in Marlborough, MA

Ready to bring your leadership skills and love of dogs to Woo Woo’s Pet Adventure? Apply today! Submit your resume along with a short message about why you’d be a great fit.