Técnico en Cuidado Canino

Happy Paws Llc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Training & development

Competitive pay

Ongoing training & growth opportuniti​

A fun, positive workplace surrounded b

surrounded by dogs

Job summary

Happy Paws Llc in Washington DC is seeking a Dog Care Assistant to lead engaging play and provide daily care for our canine guests. You will monitor behavior, assist with feeding, and help keep areas clean and welcoming in a bustling, dog-loving environment.

No prior professional experience required; we provide training. This role offers ongoing growth opportunities as you support a team dedicated to wagging tails and healthy play.

Qualifications

• Previous professional animal-care experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to follow care routines and safety guidelines.
• Comfort with handling dogs of various temperaments.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging play and enrichment activities tailored to each dog.
• Provide daily care, feeding, and occasional medication.
• Keep play areas and other spaces clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Monitor dog behavior, interactions, and overall comfort.
• Give extra attention to dogs with individual or special needs.
• Work as part of a supportive, dog-loving team.

Skills

Dog care

Enrichment activities

Observation

Team player

Tools

Basic caregiving tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

About Us:

Happy Paws is all about wagging tails and healthy play. We provide a safe, fun, and enriching environment where every dog can thrive. You can help make it happen.

What You'll Do:

• Lead engaging play and enrichment activities tailored to each dog
• Provide daily care, feeding, and occasional medication
• Keep play areas and other spaces clean, safe, and welcoming
• Monitor dog behavior, interactions, and overall comfort
• Give extra attention to dogs with individual or special needs
• Work as part of a supportive, dog-loving team

Perks:

• Competitive pay
• Ongoing training & growth opportunities
• A fun, positive workplace surrounded by dogs

Previous professional animal-care experience is a plus, but not required. We will provide training.