JOB POSTING
Dog Daycare Attendant, Waggin' Tails Doggie Dude Ranch| Madison, Wisconsin
Where every tail wag, purr, and wet nose gets VIP treatment, and so do you.
At Waggin' Tails Doggie Dude Ranch, we're not just a boarding and daycare facility, we're a second home for pets, and a place where dogs can play, socialize, and be cared for with real attention and heart. Every team member plays a vital role in creating a safe, clean, and fun environment for the dogs in our care. We're connected to Fitchburg Veterinary Hospital, so on-site veterinary support is close by if a guest ever needs it, and we offer enriching daycare playgroups, comfortable boarding, and lots of personalized attention. We're looking for a Full-Time or Part-Time Dog Daycare Attendant to join our growing team.
What You'll Help Make Possible
- Safe, well-supervised group play where every dog can socialize and burn off energy
- A clean, organized, sanitized space that keeps dogs healthy and comfortable
- Dogs who feel genuinely cared for, from feeding and walks to baths and grooming
- Early awareness of behavior or health concerns, caught and reported before they become bigger issues
- A daycare environment that runs smoothly because the whole team supports each other
What We're Looking For
Required:
- 18 years of age or older
- 1-2 years of experience working with dogs in a group setting (daycare or boarding)
- Confident reading dog body language and managing group dynamics
- Comfortable with hands-on, physically active work
Preferred:
- A calm, patient approach, even in high-energy situations
- Reliable, positive, and genuinely enjoys working as part of a team
- Comfortable in an active, high-energy environment
- Ready to keep learning and growing throughout each shift
Schedule
- Full-time or part-time
- Flexible shift, 4 to 8 hour shifts
- Rotating weekends
- Holiday shifts required
Compensation
Compensation for this role ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, based on experience and skills.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Free virtual mental health services for your household (ages 13+)
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Generous CE allowance plus paid CE time
- Uniform allowance
- Pet care discounts for your personal pets
- PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
- A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
- Access to Encore Vet Group's library of training, CE, and career development resources
- A 401(k) with up to 5% company match
This reflects our full-time benefits package. Since this role can be full-time or part-time, actual benefits will depend on the number of hours you work.
If you're ready to spend your days surrounded by wagging tails and a team that genuinely has your back, we'd love to meet you. Apply today.
Check us out here: www.waggintailspetcare.com
Waggin' Tails Doggie Dude Ranch & Pet Lodge is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com
Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.
Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.
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Pay Range
USD $15.00 - USD $17.00 /Hr.