We’re Growing & Hiring 2 Kennel Attendants
As Wag continues to grow, we’re looking for another Kennel Attendant to join our team! Our goal is to maintain safe staff-to-dog ratios while providing exceptional care for every pup.
What you need to know:
-Permanent, year-round position (not seasonal)
-8-hour shifts between 7 AM–6 PM and evening shifts 5/7 PM–10 PM
-Must be available during school hours. We’re happy to work around university class schedules within reason.
-Available weekends and holidays
We’re looking for someone who:
-Has experience working with dogs
-Is comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and safely assisting with dog altercations if needed
-Is reliable, hardworking, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
**Real talk: This isn’t a job where you’ll cuddle dogs all day (although that’s definitely a perk!). Wag is known for being an exceptionally clean facility, so cleaning and caring for the dogs go hand in hand.
As part of our hiring process, selected applicants will complete a 1-hour working interview to ensure it’s a great fit for everyone.
Think you’re the right fit? Send us your resume and a brief introduction to [email protected]—we’d love to meet you!
This job consists of many responsibilities that include but are not limited to…
-cleaning duties (vacuuming, mopping, wiping structures and couches, dishes, garbages, washing walls, sanitizing kennels, etc)
-playing and caring for dogs in our care-cleaning up any bodily fluids (poop, pee, vomit) immediately inside and outside (this includes if a dog has poop in its fur- they must be cleaned properly).
-managing behaviours/groupings. You must be comfortable separating dogs (it is very rare, but this means separating dogs in a tiff/fight)
-taking pictures and reporting details
-managing dogs up to 220lbs
-must be able to lift 50 lbs
-comfortable around all breeds and sizes of dogs
-reporting and administering medication
-reporting feedings
-responding to and following additional/medical needs amongst the dogs (ex. Seizures, hearing impaired, blind, anxiety, allergies, etc)- this will be taught!
-using POS system and having exceptional customer service
-you will be working with another employee most of the time so English communication skills are essential for safety reasons
-must be open to working alone on quieter days/nights (our ratios are typical 1:15 depending on needs)
This job is NOT sitting on the couch petting dogs all day-We rarely are sitting down!
Must be willing to do 5 online courses on canine first aid, reading canine first aid, customer service, adding a new dog and group management (we pay for this, but it is done on personal time with a completion bonus)
Pay: Starting at $15.35/hr
-casual dress but professional (ex no pajamas). You must wear a slip lead at all times (provided).
-free on-site parking
We are open 7 days a week 6/7am to 10pm, 365 days a year
If you would like to apply please email [email protected] with your resume AND availability. If you have sent in a resume, please resend if you’re still interested.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $15.35-$19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience or education working with dogs?
Work Location: In person
