Entry-Level Dog Daycare Attendant
About The Position
The Dog Daycare Attendant supports dog playgroups and learns professional playgroup management and pack dynamics. During the first 30 days, or until the attendant masters the basics, they work alongside experienced handlers and team mentors rather than alone. The role offers paid training at $18–$19 per hour and performance bonuses based on the number of dogs handled, with the opportunity to advance into a Dog Daycare Wrangler role and earn $30+ per hour. Work is active and outdoors in all weather at a facility in Everett, on a Tuesday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with no weekends or holidays.
Requirements
- At least one year of paid or volunteer hands-on dog-handling experience, such as at a shelter, rescue, daycare, or veterinary clinic; personal pet care does not qualify.
- Able to work Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Live within 30 minutes of the Everett facility.
- Able to handle a physical, fast-paced job outdoors in all weather.
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver's license to help with morning or afternoon pet taxi service.
Responsibilities
- Support and manage dog playgroups while learning pack dynamics and safety.
- Work alongside experienced handlers and team mentors during training.
- Provide hands-on dog handling in an active, fast-paced outdoor environment.
- Potentially assist with morning or afternoon pet taxi service.
Benefits
- Paid training at $18–$19 per hour.
- Per-dog performance bonuses and an opportunity to earn $30+ per hour as handling skills develop.
- Supported training with experienced handlers and team mentors.
- Weekends and holidays off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
