Dog Daycare Pro — Safe Play, Gentle Care, Team Growth

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

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