Dog Daycare Attendant

Waggles Pet Resort; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid short-term disability, LT

$25,000 life insurance policy

Holiday pay at 1.5x hourly rate for 주요

Job summary

Waggles Pet Resort is a state-of-the-art dog daycare, lodging, and spa destination on a mission to enhance the lives of pets and families through safe, professional care and joyful experiences. We are located to serve Chicagoland's North Shore and Northwest Suburbs.

We are hiring a Dog Daycare Attendant to lead safe, engaging playgroups and provide hands-on care for our four-legged guests, with responsibilities from drop-off to pick-up and a focus on maintaining cleanliness and high safety

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of paid, professional pet-care experience in a daycare, kennel, shelter, or veterinary setting.
• Comfort working on your feet in a fast-paced, loud, and physical environment, including cleaning and handling dogs of various sizes.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to follow detailed safety and sanitation protocols.
• Growth mindset and willingness to cross-train, learn canine body language, and build a long-term career in pet care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor dog playgroups with a safety-first mindset, reading canine body language and adjusting group dynamics as needed.
• Maintain clean, sanitized suites and play spaces so that every area meets our safety and sanitation standards.
• Feed, water, and transition dogs between play areas, suites, and other zones while documenting and communicating any issues or concerns.
• Cross-train with lodging operations and assist throughout the resort wherever dogs and teammates need support.
• Use clear, consistent communication with the team and, when needed, support pickup/drop-off driving routes with a valid driver's license and safe record.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Canine body language

Safety protocols

Growth mindset

Job description

Dog Daycare Attendant

Company Overview

Waggles Pet Resort is a state-of-the-art dog daycare, lodging, and spa destination on a mission to enhance the lives of pets and families through safe, professional care and joyful experiences. We are raising the bar for pet care in Chicagoland's North Shore and Northwest Suburbs.

We take dog safety seriously, invest in our team's growth, and celebrate wins together. If you want to build a career in pet carenot just pick up a shiftWaggles is a place to grow.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Dog Daycare Attendant to lead safe, engaging playgroups and provide hands-on care for our four-legged guests. If you have experience in daycare, kennel, shelter, dog walking, pet sitting, or veterinary care and love high-energy pups, this role lets you turn that passion into a meaningful career.

You will play a key role in keeping our resort running smoothlymonitoring group play, maintaining a clean environment, and making sure every dog has a positive, safe experience from drop-off to pick-up.

What You'll Do

• Lead and monitor dog playgroups with a safety-first mindset, reading canine body language and adjusting group dynamics as needed.
• Maintain clean, sanitized suites and play spaces so that every area meets our safety and sanitation standards.
• Feed, water, and transition dogs between play areas, suites, and other zones while documenting and communicating any issues or concerns.
• Cross-train with lodging operations and assist throughout the resort wherever dogs and teammates need support.
• Use clear, consistent communication with the team and, when needed, support pickup/drop-off driving routes with a valid driver's license and safe record.

What Success Looks Like

• Within your first 3 months, you confidently manage playgroups of varying sizes and energy levels while consistently following all safety protocols.
• Dogs in your care experience smooth, low-stress transitions, and any behavioral or health concerns are accurately observed and reported.
• Your assigned areas pass cleanliness and sanitation checks throughout each shift, contributing to a healthy, odor-free environment.
• You become a reliable, positive teammate who steps up to help across daycare and lodging, earning the trust of both supervisors and peers.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of paid, professional pet-care experience in a daycare, kennel, shelter, or veterinary setting.
• Comfort working on your feet in a fast-paced, loud, and physical environment, including cleaning and handling dogs of various sizes.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to follow detailed safety and sanitation protocols.
• A growth mindset and willingness to cross-train, learn canine body language, and build a long-term career in pet care.

Compensation and Benefits

• $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and a $25,000 life insurance policy
• Holiday pay at 1.5x hourly rate for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Fourth of July
• Employee discounts on resort services for your own pets
• Full-time and part-time roles with 8-hour shifts, MondayFriday, with weekends as needed