Dog Daycare Assistant

At Everything Dog , we’re passionate about creating a place where dogs are understood, cared for, and truly loved — just like they are at home. Based in Christchurch, we’re a full-service dog care facility offering daycare, grooming, training, and boarding in a purpose-built environment designed entirely around canine wellbeing.

Our team is made up of genuine dog lovers who believe that enrichment, structure, and play are just as important as cuddles and care. Every member of our team plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, stimulating, and positive experience for both dogs and their humans.

We’re proud to be SPCA Certified for our Daycare, setting a high standard for animal welfare, safety, and professionalism. Whether it’s a puppy’s first day of daycare, a training milestone, or a full groom and pamper session, our goal is always the same — to ensure every dog leaves happier, healthier, and better connected to their people.

At Everything Dog, no two days are the same — it’s a fast-paced, fun, and deeply rewarding environment where teamwork, responsibility, and a love of animals come together.

THE ROLE

We have a rare opening to become part of our fantastic Dog Day Care (DCA) team. The current vacancy is a 16 hour per week role, Saturday / Sunday although additional casual work may be available from time to time.

To help oversee the daily running of Everything Dog’s daycare and kennels by supporting all staff and working as a team to develop new activities and projects that ensure our fur clients enjoy an enriched, fun-filled experience during their stay.

The safety and comfort of our dogs is our top priority, so it’s essential to follow all company policies and procedures to maintain a consistently high standard of care and service for both our dogs and their pet parents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work alongside the Team Leaders to develop activities for dogs during enrichment time and identify or implement any specific needs or requirements for dogs in daycare or boarding.

Carry out daily administration tasks related to the role.

Support all staff to efficiently and effectively complete daily tasks through encouragement and positive, constructive communication.

Develop professional and caring relationships with dog parents and their fur babies.

Assist the Team Leaders and Operations Manager in fostering an open, positive culture of continuous improvement where staff input is encouraged.

Ensure all dog care, health and safety, cleaning, and other relevant policies and procedures are followed effectively and consistently.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

There are no specific prerequisite qualifications required for this role, however a passion for dogs and their wellbeing is essential.

You must also be physically fit, as the role involves being on your feet for most of the shift.

While not essential, some customer service experience — particularly in front-of-house or retail settings — is advantageous.

An intermediate level of computer literacy is also required.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Genuine passion for dogs and their wellbeing.

Interest in learning about the products we use and recommend, to enhance the health and wellbeing of our dogs.

Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing situations.

Trustworthy, punctual, and reliable.

Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors (rain or shine).

Physically fit and capable of handling the demands of an active environment.

At Everything Dog , we invest in our team by providing ongoing training, support, and opportunities for growth within a fun, collaborative workplace.

TO APPLY

If this sounds like your dream job, we’d love to hear from you!

Send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for the Everything Dog team.

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