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How much do overnight dog handler jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight dog handler in the United States is $17.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight dog handler?

Overnight dog handlers are professionals responsible for supervising and caring for dogs during overnight hours at boarding facilities, kennels, or dog daycares. Their duties typically include monitoring the dogs for safety and well-being, providing food and water, administering medication if needed, cleaning kennels, and ensuring the dogs are comfortable throughout the night. They may also handle emergencies and communicate with pet owners about their pets' overnight stay. This role requires patience, attention to detail, and a genuine love for animals.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an overnight dog handler?

To thrive as an Overnight Dog Handler, you need a basic understanding of canine behavior, animal care experience, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kennel management software, safety protocols, and sometimes pet first aid certification are typically required. Strong observation skills, patience, and effective communication are essential soft skills for monitoring dogs and reporting issues. These skills ensure the safety, well-being, and comfort of the animals during overnight stays, providing peace of mind for pet owners and employers.

What challenges do overnight dog handlers face and how can they be managed?

Overnight Dog Handlers often face challenges such as managing dogs with different temperaments, addressing unexpected behavioral issues, and maintaining alertness during late hours. Effective handlers stay proactive by closely monitoring group dynamics, following established protocols for separating incompatible dogs, and taking regular breaks to stay attentive. Strong communication with daytime staff is also key to ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care for each dog.

What is the difference between Overnight Dog Handler vs Pet Care Assistant?

AspectOvernight Dog HandlerPet Care Assistant
CertificationsDog handling, pet first aidBasic pet care, first aid
Work EnvironmentKennels, pet hotels, private homesAnimal shelters, pet stores, clinics
Employer & IndustryPet care facilities, dog boardingAnimal shelters, pet retail
Search & ComparisonOften searched together due to pet care overlapRelated but broader role

Overnight Dog Handlers focus specifically on caring for dogs overnight, ensuring their safety and well-being in specialized environments. Pet Care Assistants have a broader role, caring for various animals in different settings. While both roles require animal handling skills and basic pet first aid, Overnight Dog Handlers typically work in boarding facilities or private homes, emphasizing overnight care for dogs. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position based on their skills and interests.

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Pet Hotel: Customer Service + Kennel Attendant

Kennel Club LAX

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Check us out at www.kennelclublax.com!
What we're about:
Kennel Club LAX is a Convenient Pet Hotel Established in 1983. We are a luxury dog boarding & daycare facility. Cats, Rabbits, Pocket Pets, and exotics welcome too. We offer 24/7/365 industry leading care to dogs in our communities. Our facilities offer everything from Daycare, Overnight Boarding (in our fabulous Cottages and Bark Ave Suites!), Dog Training and Grooming! Since we are conveniently close to LAX airport we offer comfort stops (Limo service to and from airport) for Jet Setting pets. We take great pride in what we do so our new team members must be excited and prepared to work hard!
What we're looking for:
We're looking for Animal passionate people who can work hard but play hard to. While we have fun at what we do, there's no question its hard work. We are looking for dedicated, punctual people who have an attention to detail and LOVE ANIMALS! We prefer candidates to have prior experience with dogs in a shelter, dog boarding facility or veterinary hospital. You have to be okay with getting dirty. We want you to be able to roll up your sleeves and get right into it. This job isn't for someone who just wants to pet and cuddle puppies, while we get to do a lot of that, there is a lot of hard work that goes on behind the scenes.
Candidates will have strong guest service skills as well as high attention to detail. The care and safety of the animals left in our care is our number one priority. These candidates will be able to quickly adapt to an ever changing environment, remember its dogs, and be able to prioritize quickly. These candidates will have a high sense of urgency and be able to understand their role within the operations of our building. These candidates will understand that our first responsibility is to our guests (both two and four legged) and will have the sense of ethics to do what is right for them. These candidates will be able to organize their time and their work areas for maximum efficiency. These candidates report to the Manager.

Positions available, Descriptions below.

Customer Service:

Customer service, will answer phone calls, emails and interact directly with clients. Provides direct care of animals, and maintain a clean safe working environment. Will use Company van to pick up, or drop off pets at LAX Airport or Cargo Facility. Valid drivers license with no points required. (Includes Commission!)

Dog Bather / Stylist:

The Bather is responsible for brushing and bathing pets. Bathers must insure that each pet leaves the grooming room clean, free of mats, and fleas. The groomer also does occasional clipping and shave downs for dogs and cats. Groomers must have previous hands on working experience of at least 1 year and also be comfortable bathing all breed + sizes of dogs including cats!

Kennel Attendant/ Feeder:

Full time Pet Feeder / Kennel Attendant position currently needed. Providing direct care and maintenance of kennel, feeding, activities with pets (playtime), potty breaks, medications, general husbandry of all boarding pets. Flexibility is required- including: weekends and Holidays. We are available to our clients 24/7, 365 days a year!

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Provide Excellent Customer Service
  • Friendly outgoing manner, works well in team environment.
  • Excellent client service skills.
  • Excellent phone skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Must be friendly, and outgoing.
  • Ability to take direction
  • Ability to handle money accurately and honestly.
  • Computer knowledge
  • Must possess sound decision making skills and the ability to multi-task.
  • Must treat all animals with care and respect and work well with them.
  • Properly handle pets, to ensure pets’ safety and handlers’ safety.
  • Oversee Feeding
  • Monitor Pets’ Health
  • Administer medication to dogs and cats (pills, insulin or fluids)
  • Must enjoy keeping pets and kennels clean.
  • Ability to work unsupervised.
  • Well groomed, organized and detail oriented.
  • Constant Cleaning
  • Ability to kneel, bend and lift up to 50lbs
  • Bathing dogs and cats if necessary
  • Must be comfortable driving company utility van to pick up pets. (This includes having a valid driver’s license with NO points)


PLEASE NOTE: ALL jobs at Kennel Club LAX require quite a bit of facility management and janitorial duties. We all clean and keep our hotel looking spotless.
If you think you might be a match, please submit your resume WITH salary history and references. Please remember, we're a hotel for dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets and exotics but we're still a hotel so strong customer service skills are required.

Please no calls, Apply here, or via our website: http://www.kennelclublax.com/about-us/careers-2/

Benefits

Full Time Employee: Medical, 401k, Paid Time off Accrued Vacation