Deadline
Nov 06, 2026
Closing in 18 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 17, 2026
Offered salary$10-$12
About the role
Student: Dog Daycare Attendent
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Student: Dog Daycare Attendent |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | SE04487 |
| Department Name | 3J5SE: Student Employment |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| On Campus/Off Campus | Off Campus |
| Salary Range | $10-$12 |
| Type of Position | Student |
| Position Time Status | Part-Time |
| Preferred Education/Experience | - Animal handling or childcare experience preferred. |
| Hours per Week | 15-25 Looking for candidates with morning availability. |
| Job Summary |
You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK. Want to work with animals? LexPets is looking for a highly motivated, upbeat person to work in our dog daycare and boarding facility. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a large group of dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds. Along with a strong work ethic and physical stamina, you must be responsible, honest, patient, prompt and dependable. Pet Handling Duties • Walking pets to correct areas during play, check-in or check-out. • Supervising play groups with other attendants. • Understand and follow, without exception, feeding and medication instructions. • Watch the dogs for any unusual behaviors or symptoms and recognize what is out of character for any guest. • Other responsibilities as required. Cleaning Duties • Continually monitor the playroom to keep it free of messes by immediate and continual spot cleaning throughout the shift. • Daily cleaning assignments which may include, but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, taking out trash, as well as scrubbing of walls, floors, and beds. Learn more at lexpets.com/about/employment. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Able to lift 30lbs. You should be physically able to handle large dogs and expect to be physically active for your entire shift. |
| Deadline to Apply | 11/06/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
| Anticipated Start Date | 10/29/2026 |
Posting Specific Questions
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You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
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- No
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This position is located off campus and is not associated with the University of Kentucky. Are you eligible to work an off campus job?
- Yes
- No
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This position requires additional steps after submitting your application. You will receive an email with instructions to apply directly with a third-party non-UK employer. Do you understand that you must follow the instructions in that email to complete your application?
- Yes
- No
How to apply
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