Interested in Joining our Team?
At Fairview Boarding, we look for people who are fun, happy and LOVE dogs! If you find our culture and vision to be in line with yours & if you think you can see yourself providing personal service with lots of loving attention for our furry guests, then check out the job description below!
Our Culture
At Fairview Boarding we strive to create an environment where dogs enjoy spending time away from home. The same should be true for each member of our human team! To achieve this, we must have an effective, helpful and encouraging culture. We pride ourselves on having a staff that is upbeat and happy with the customers and with each other. All members of the team, regardless of position, deserve to be heard and understood. We are lucky to be able to work with dogs and their parents each day, but it is hard and tiring work. Everyone must support and encourage each other every single day.
Our Vision
Our facility is the place to bring your dog and know that your dog is loved and well cared for.
Our customer’s dogs are family members. They are deserving of respect and loving care. At Fairview Boarding our goal is to make the dog’s stay as stress-free and fun as possible. Dogs are full of unconditional love. And it’s our duty to give some of that love back to them.
Open Positions
Full-Time Kennel Technician (Morning Shift)
Fairview Boarding | Fairview, NC
Shift: 7:00 AM Start Time | Full-Time
Spend Your Days Making Dogs' Lives Better
At Fairview Boarding, we're not just a boarding facility—we're a dog-centric destination built around enrichment, individualized care, and helping dogs live happier, more fulfilling lives.
We're looking for a Full-Time Kennel Tech to join our morning team. This is a hands-on position for someone who isn't afraid of hard work, loves dogs, and takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for every guest in our care.
If you're dependable, positive, flexible, and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
Every day is a little different, but your primary responsibilities will include:
🐾 Cleaning and maintaining indoor and outdoor lodging areas
🐾 Rotating dogs to private play yards and potty areas
🐾 Feeding meals and administering basic care according to instructions
🐾 Laundry, dishes, and facility cleaning
🐾 Monitoring dog health, behavior, and comfort
🐾 Assisting with enrichment activities and individualized care
🐾 Interacting with clients during drop-off and pick-up
🐾 Supporting teammates to ensure every dog receives exceptional care
This position is active and physical. You'll be on your feet, moving throughout the day, working both indoors and outdoors, and helping care for dogs of all sizes.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
✔ Dependable and shows up when they say they will
✔ Comfortable with physical, labor-intensive work
✔ Flexible and willing to jump in wherever needed
✔ Friendly and personable with both clients and coworkers
✔ Calm, patient, and confident around dogs
✔ Open-minded, supportive, and team-oriented
✔ Able to communicate professionally and positively
✔ Interested in learning and growing within the company
Experience working with dogs is helpful, but a great attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn are even more important.
Growth Opportunities
This position is a fantastic entry point into the canine care industry.
Many of our team members expand their responsibilities into areas such as:
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Canine enrichment
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Client experience
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Training support
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Leadership roles
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Specialized canine care
If you're looking for more than "just a job" and want a place where you can grow, we'll help you get there.
What It's Like to Work Here
At Fairview Boarding, we believe dogs deserve individualized care, enrichment, and respect. We work hard, support each other, and take pride in creating an environment where both dogs and people can thrive.
We're a team of dog lovers, problem solvers, and hard workers who show up every day committed to making life better for dogs.
Before You Apply
This job is probably a great fit if:
✅ You enjoy staying busy.
✅ You like physical work and being on your feet.
✅ You don't mind cleaning—it’s a big part of excellent canine care.
✅ You enjoy working with both dogs and people.
✅ You value teamwork, reliability, and personal accountability.
This job is probably not a great fit if:
❌ You're looking for a position where you'll spend most of the day playing with dogs.
❌ You prefer sitting behind a desk.
❌ You dislike cleaning or physical work.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're dependable, hardworking, love dogs, and want to be part of a company that is raising the standard for canine care in Western North Carolina, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us make life better for dogs, one tail wag at a time. 🐾