Job Description

Join Our Growing Pack!

Are you a dedicated dog lover with professional experience? We are a busy, growing doggy daycare and training business, and we're looking for enthusiastic Dog Handlers to join our incredible team.

Our mission is to provide the highest standard of care for every dog that walks through our doors. If you're a hard-working, reliable person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for canine care, we'd love to meet you.

Please note our key scheduling requirement:  
You  must be available to work weekends (Saturday/Sunday) and Mondays & Tuesdays. We have part-time morning and evening shifts available (starting with 4-hour shifts).

Why Work With Us?

We value our team and believe in making this a great place to work.

• A Path for Growth: This part-time role has a strong potential to become a full-time position with increased pay and responsibilities for the right person.
• Great Perks: Enjoy employee discounts, a supportive team environment, and, of course, unlimited dog snuggles.
• Competitive Pay: We offer a starting wage of $18-$21/hour, depending on your experience.

The Role: What You'll Be Doing

As a Dog Handlers, you are critical to maintaining a safe, fun, and clean environment for our pack. Your responsibilities will include:

• Pack Supervision: Actively supervising and managing playgroups of dogs of all sizes to ensure safe and controlled play.
• Animal Care: Overseeing the total care of our dogs, including feeding, walking, and administering medications as needed.
• Client Service: Greeting clients and their dogs with a positive attitude during drop-off and pick-up.
• Cleaning: Maintaining our high standards of cleanliness by sanitizing play yards, crates, floors, food bowls, and all common areas.
• Teamwork: Communicating clearly with other team members about dog behavior, health, or any concerns to ensure seamless care.

Our Ideal Candidate: Is This You?

We are looking for someone who meets these key qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: You  must have previous professional experience at a doggy daycare, kennel, or boarding facility (references will be checked).
• Availability: You  must be available to work weekends (Saturday/Sunday) and Mondays & Tuesdays. We have part-time morning and evening shifts available (starting with 4-6 hour shifts).
• Dog Handling Skills: You are confident and skilled in managing dogs of all sizes and temperaments. You lead with benevolent leadership, not fear.
• Physical Stamina: You are in good physical condition and able to be on your feet for your shift. This role requires walking, bending, stooping, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualities:

• You have a keen eye for dog behavior and body language.
• You take initiative and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness.
• You are a reliable team player with strong communication and customer service skills.

Our Hiring Process

We have a three-phase process to ensure we're the right fit for you and you're the right fit for our pack:

1. Phase 1: Phone Interview
2. Phase 2: In-Person Interview & Meet the Pups
3. Phase 3: Pack Walk

Ready to Apply?

If you meet these qualifications and are excited to be part of a hard-working team, please submit your resume!

No unsolicited calls or emails will be responded to, thank you!

Job Type: Part-time (with full-time potential)  Work Location: In-person

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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