Dog Daycare & Playgroup Monitor - West Lafayette, IN

About the Position Daycare & Playgroup Monitor – Blair Animal Clinic & Klondike Kennels Status: Full‑time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; generous PTO; and employee discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program Job Overview Blair Animal Clinic & Klondike Kennels is looking for a Daycare & Playgroup Monitor to join the team at Klondike Canine Academy, the behavior and training branch of our practice. If you love spending time with dogs, helping them thrive, and creating positive experiences in a safe and engaging environment, this could be the perfect fit for you. In this role, you’ll oversee off‑leash playgroups and daycare sessions while helping each dog have a safe, active, and enjoyable experience. Forget boring office meetings—your day may include belly rubs, fetch, tail wags, and helping dogs build confidence through structured play. Responsibilities Supervise playgroups and daycare sessions to ensure a safe and positive experience Monitor canine behavior and report changes or concerns to leadership Engage with pet parents and provide updates on their dog’s progress Help dogs stay active through guided play sessions Clean and set up play areas and kennel runs Work both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions Safely handle dogs of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments Support a clean, organized, and positive daycare environment Qualifications Previous dog care experience preferred, such as dog walking, pet sitting, dog daycare, boarding kennel, or veterinary assistant experience Strong desire to learn about canine behavior Confidence walking and handling large dogs over 50 pounds Willingness to work indoors and outdoors, even when the weather is not ideal Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, school breaks, and holidays Genuine love for pets and willingness to learn Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills Dependability, patience, and attention to safety Additional Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 401(k) matching & Razor Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account (full‑time only) 529 Savings Plan Tuition Support Program (full‑time only) Referral bonus program Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full‑time only) Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long‑term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full‑time only) Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full‑time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply. Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program Professional development opportunities Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Six paid holidays (full‑time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Workplace Culture Hands‑on work with dogs in a fun and active environment, flexible scheduling that supports work‑life balance, opportunities to learn more about canine behavior and training, mentorship and support as you grow your career, cross‑training and continuing education opportunities, a team that values compassion, patience, and teamwork, and opportunities to support the community through partnerships with local rescues. About Us Blair Animal Clinic & Klondike Kennels is a veterinary practice offering a range of services, and Klondike Canine Academy is the behavior and training branch. Join Our Team! If you’re ready to trade spreadsheets for squeaky toys and help dogs thrive in a safe, engaging environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join the team at Blair Animal Clinic & Klondike Kennels. EEO Statement Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Blair Animal Clinic & Klondike Kennels and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vetcor