Assistant Manager – Dog Daycare

Woo Woo’s Pet Adventure | Marlborough, MA 01752
Pay: $20 – $23 per hour (based on experience)

Are you a pet care professional or team leader looking for your next opportunity? Woo Woo’s Pet Adventure in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Dog Daycare Assistant Manager (Pet Care Supervisor/Animal Care Manager) to join our growing team!

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.

Position Details

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Hands-On Leadership

At Woo Woo’s Pet Adventure, our management team doesn’t just stay in the office—we’re out on the floor. You’ll work directly with staff and dogs every day, learning each pup’s personality while ensuring safe play, proper corrections, and a positive environment for dogs and humans alike.

Qualifications

• 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 but not limited to:
  • 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

Why Join Us?

• 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

How to Apply

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.