Dogs! Dogs! Dogs!

3959 near Hammer Dr, Bellingham WA

Description

Tails-A-Wagging, Doggie Daycare & Canine Training Center Part-time · $15 / hour to start Tails-A-Wagging is looking to add one new staff member to their FABULOUS doggie daycare team! We are hiring for someone to start in our dog attendant position working with dogs with plans to further cross-train to customer service, prepare doggie lunches, be able to multi-task, help both the back of the house and the front desk and work independently. • Part-Time Doggie Daycare Attendant/customer service • Monday-Friday • all weekends OFF • all holidays OFF Tails-A-Wagging cares for dogs during the work day while their people are away at work. As the only Fear-Free certified, training, and enrichment-based daycare in our area, we are not like other doggie daycares. Dogs come to play, socialize, exercise, and also to learn! Dogs are loud, always silly, sometimes gross, definitely loving, and a bit dirty; you need to love all of that! We are looking for people who can be available both mornings and afternoons, Monday-Friday. We are open Monday-Friday from 6:55 am-6:05 pm and are looking for someone with an open schedule between those hours. Staff is also expected to attend an hour-long staff meeting, after hours, once a month from 6:05 PM to 7:05 PM. Approx. 15-30 hours/week, for this position. Please do not apply if you are not able to work Monday-Friday. We have an extensive employee training program. Training is 2 weeks of paid training where you learn about working with dogs one on one and in groups, reading dog body language, learning about appropriate play and interactions, fear-free skills, and MUCH more. We pride ourselves on being more than just a doggie daycare, we are a doggie school, and lots of knowledge comes with being a dog care attendant! Our Ideal Candidates: An unshakably positive attitude is a must as the job is challenging both physically and mentally – We love these dogs rain or shine! We are looking for someone that is going to bring something to the table every time they come to work. Being a self-starter, being able to multitask effectively, having a good sense of urgency, and having a passion for change and continuous improvement is a must. Must be 18+ and looking for a long-term position. Although previous experience with dogs and animals is an asset, we value your kindness, compassion, customer service skills, and attitude more. Your drive should be for providing the best possible service for the dogs AND their pet parents. We strive to create a good work-life balance for our team. We are an inclusive gender diverse company. Position starts at $15/hour, with a review meeting in 3 months. You will also be given the opportunity to earn raises based on continued education through our Pawsitive Track Levels Program- an incentive program to help staff know as much as they can about dog training! Please note that we are currently only accepting applicants that have been fully vaccinated and can provide proof of vaccination completion against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated = vaccine + booster. We are also still wearing masks indoors when in the same room as another person. Benefits include: • Free doggie daycare • Free dog training classes • Health Care Stipend, to cover 60% health insurance premium • Weekends and Holidays OFF • Continuing Education stipend Do you meet all of the above criteria? Can't imagine your life without dogs? Then this job might be the one for you! In order to be considered, please submit: * your resume * a statement about how you feel about dogs and why you were attracted to this job * your availability * a copy (front and back) of your COVID card Applicants can also drop off ALL of the above at 3959 Hammer Drive Bellingham, WA 98226. We are requiring that all visitors wear a mask on premises, regardless of vaccination status.