Dog Daycare Attendant — Safe Play, Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Coverage

Disability & Life Insurance

Holiday pay

Employee Discounts

8-hour shifts

Job summary

Waggles Pet Resort in Chicagoland is seeking a Dog Daycare Attendant to join our team. We welcome a passion for animal care and experience in dog walking, dog care, or pet sitting.

This is a full-time or part-time role with 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday and occasional weekends. You will help run safe, high-energy playgroups, nurture a positive environment, and grow with a team that values safety and customer care.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of paid, professional pet-care experience.
• Willing to work full-time or part-time with Monday–Friday shifts and weekends as needed.
• Team player who communicates clearly and follows safety protocols.
• Cross-training in daycare and lodging is available.
• Reliable, upbeat, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage playgroups with a safety-first mindset.
• Keep suites and play spaces clean and sanitized.
• Feed, water, and move dogs between areas; document issues and communicate with the team.
• Cross-train with lodging guests and assist throughout the resort as needed.
• Preferred: support pickup/drop-off driving routes with a valid drivers license and safe record.

Skills

Dog walking

Dog care

Pet sitting

Job description

Waggles Pet Resort in Chicagoland is seeking a Dog Daycare Attendant to join our team. We welcome a passion for animal care and experience in dog walking, dog care, or pet sitting.

This is a full-time or part-time role with 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday and occasional weekends. You will help run safe, high-energy playgroups, nurture a positive environment, and grow with a team that values safety and customer care.