Dog Daycare Specialist — Safe Play, 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

Short-term disability (Company-paid)

Long-term disability (Company-paid)

Life insurance $25,000

Holiday pay at 1.5x

Employee discounts on resort services

Job summary

Waggles Pet Resort is seeking a Dog Daycare Attendant to lead safe playgroups and provide hands-on care for our canine guests. You will help monitor group activities, keep environments clean, and ensure positive experiences from drop-off to pick-up.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of paid pet-care experience in a daycare, kennel, shelter, or veterinary setting, thrive in a fast-paced space, and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 1 year of paid, professional pet-care experience in a daycare, kennel, shelter, or veterinary setting.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, loud, physical environment with dogs of various sizes.
• Strong teamwork and communication with the ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor dog playgroups with a safety-first mindset and read canine body language.
• Maintain clean, sanitized suites and play spaces meeting safety standards.
• Feed, water, and transition dogs between play areas while documenting issues or concerns.
• Cross-train with lodging operations and assist throughout the resort as needed.
• Communicate clearly with the team and assist with pickup/drop-off routes when required.

Skills

Pet-care experience

Teamwork

Communication

Safety protocols

Job description

Waggles Pet Resort is seeking a Dog Daycare Attendant to lead safe playgroups and provide hands-on care for our canine guests. You will help monitor group activities, keep environments clean, and ensure positive experiences from drop-off to pick-up.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of paid pet-care experience in a daycare, kennel, shelter, or veterinary setting, thrive in a fast-paced space, and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication while following safety protocols.