Front Desk Receptionist

Front Desk Receptionist – Dog Daycare & Boarding

K9 Corral | Fort Collins, CO

About K9 Corral

K9 Corral is a locally owned small business providing dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and professional training through Sit Means Sit Dog Training. We’re looking for a friendly, organized, and dependable Front Desk Receptionist to join our team and help provide an excellent experience for our clients and their dogs.

Our ideal candidate enjoys working with people just as much as they enjoy being around dogs. We’re looking for someone who communicates well, stays organized in a busy environment, and takes pride in creating a welcoming experience for every client who walks through our doors.

Schedule & Pay

• Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–7:15 PM
• 30–35 hours per week.
• Starting pay: $17.00 per hour.
• Weekday afternoon and evening availability is required.

Job Responsibilities

As a Front Desk Receptionist, you will help keep our daily operations running smoothly while providing friendly and professional customer service.

Responsibilities include:

• Greeting clients and assisting them with check-in and check-out.
• Booking and managing daycare and boarding reservations.
• Answering incoming phone calls, responding to client questions, and communicating important information.
• Following up with clients regarding reservations, scheduling, and other needs.
• Managing payments, processing transactions, and handling money accurately.
• Safely handling dogs.
• Printing, scanning, organizing, and maintaining client documents and paperwork.
• Using computer systems to manage reservations, client information, and daily administrative tasks.
• Maintaining a professional, friendly, and organized front desk environment.
• Communicating effectively with kennel staff and other team members to support smooth daily operations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous receptionist, front desk, or customer service experience.
• Basic computer skills and comfort learning new software.
• Previous experience handling dogs or working in a kennel, daycare, veterinary clinic, or other animal-related setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and stay calm in a busy environment.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a positive attitude.

We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, have a strong work ethic, and are excited to work with both people and dogs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move around the facility for portions of the shift.
• Ability to safely handle and guide dogs of different sizes, temperaments, and energy levels.
• Ability to walk dogs between the lobby and their designated rooms while following established handling and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform routine office tasks, including printing, scanning, filing, and handling paperwork.
• Comfort working in an active kennel environment with barking dogs, pet hair, and occasional messes.

What We’re Looking For

This position requires a balance of customer service, administrative work, and hands-on interaction with dogs. Candidates should be comfortable working around dogs of different sizes, temperaments, and energy levels while following established handling and safety procedures, and making clients feel welcome.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person