Kennel Tech + Pet Taxi Driver

Rippling, Inc.; Sadler (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) after 90 days

Medical benefits after 6 months

Shared Ownership Program (DigIn)

Discounted DayPlay

Job summary

Digs Dog Care is seeking Kennel Techs to join the PlayStayTion Pet Resort team. The role emphasizes a calm, attentive presence, love for animals, and adherence to cleanliness and hospitality standards to ensure dogs feel at home.

You may drive for our Pet Taxi service and support boarding operations, with opportunities to assist in grooming after training. Join a team committed to safe, compassionate pet care.

Qualifications

• Basic dog handling knowledge and ability to read body language.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and cleanly operate within kennel/boarding env.
• Strong written and verbal communication for team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of daycare and boarding dogs.
• Monitor health and behavior; report concerns to supervisor.
• Provide hospitality-focused experience to dogs and owners.
• Drive in PlayStayTion Van to pick up pets and return them to the resort.
• Maintain clean play areas and proper sanitation of bedding, dishes, and toys.
• Follow feeding, medication, and allergy protocols.
• Assist with lobby interactions and client education.
• Potentially assist with grooming after training clearance.
• Contribute to team culture and tasks as needed.
• Maintain professional attitude with teammates.

Skills

Dog handling

Observation skills

Communication

Team player

Physical stamina

Job description

Kennel Techs are the quiet backbone of the Digs overnight experience — ensuring every boarding dog feels safe, comfortable, and cared for from check-in to check-out. This role requires a calm, attentive presence, a genuine love for animals, and a commitment to the cleanliness and hospitality standards that set Digs apart. Kennel Techs work closely with Pack Leaders and supervisors to make sure every pup's stay feels less like a kennel and more like a home away from home. We are also seeking someone who is comfortable driving for our Pet Taxi service. This services is offered to pet parents who cannot drop off their pup at our location and we offer to pick, up their pet and bring them to their home away from home.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all daycare and boarding dogs using proper handling techniques
• Monitor and proactively address dog health and behavior; report any concerns to your supervisor immediately — zero tolerance for non-approved handling methods
• Deliver a hospitality-first experience by engaging warmly with every dog and making each visit feel welcoming and stress-free
• Drive to pick up pets from their home in the PlayStaytion Van and deliver pets safely back to the resort where they'll stay overnight with us for the overnight boarding experience
• Keep play areas clean, including clean-up of bodily functions and proper use of cleaning chemicals
• Follow all feeding, medication, and allergy protocols for every animal in care
• Sanitize bedding, dishes, toys, and accessories; restock supplies as needed
• Assist with lobby customer relations, ensuring pet parents feel informed and at ease
• May assist with grooming tasks (bathing, brushing, drying) upon completing required training sign-off
• Pitch in on additional tasks that contribute to the overall culture, pet wellbeing, and hospitality experience at Digs
• Work respectfully with teammates and maintain a positive, professional attitude at all times

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic dog behaviors and body language
• Familiarity with kennel operations and animal care
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to handle animals safely and confidently, including large/giant breed dogs
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions closely (written and verbal)
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm and level-headed with a pleasant demeanor
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs., bend, and stand or walk for long periods
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors with dogs of all sizes and temperaments
• Available for flexible scheduling, including holidays and weekends

Growth Path

• Demonstrates readiness for Pack Leader 2 by consistently and reliably meeting all job duties.
• Sets an example for attendance standards by consistently and reliably showing up to work on time and ready to go.
• Demonstrates an exceptional attention to detail and can communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Expresses interest in taking on new responsibilities and takes the initiative to learn new skills.
• Upholds Dig’s Code of Conduct and positively contributes to team culture and teamwork.

What We Offer

At Digs, we take care of our pack. Dental and vision benefits kick in shortly after your start date, and at 90 days you're eligible for a 401(k) with up to 4% company match. At 6 months, medical benefits become available to full-time teammates, and after one year you can join our DigIn Shared Ownership Program — because we believe the people who build Digs should share in its success. Many locations also offer teammates discounted DayPlay as a little extra perk.

About PlayStayTion Pet Resort

PlayStayTion, is part of Digs Dog Care, a premium dog care company offering DayPlay, Overnight Stays, Grooming, and Training across multiple locations nationwide. We're built on a simple belief: every pup deserves to feel safe, loved, and at home — and every team member plays a real role in making that happen. Our shared ownership program means employees don't just work here, they have a stake in it.