Do you love dogs? Are you looking for a fun, active job where no two days are the same? Happy Tails Activity & Learning Center for Dogs is looking for 1-2 Weekend Canine Care Specialists to join our team!
At Happy Tails, we don't just care for dogs—we help them feel safe, comfortable, enriched, and loved while they're away from home. If you're hardworking, reliable, and passionate about animals, we'd love to meet you.
Available Schedule
We are looking for team members interested in working approximately 8-18 hours per weekend.
Primary shifts available:
- Saturdays: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sundays: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
You are not required to work every weekend, and you are not required to work both days every weekend unless you would like to.
Additional weekday shifts may also be available for candidates looking for more hours.
What You'll Be Doing
Every day is different, but responsibilities may include:
- Feeding, watering, and caring for dogs
- Taking dogs outside for potty breaks and exercise
- Administering medications as directed
- Bathing dogs before they go home
- Providing enrichment activities and playtime
- Monitoring dogs for changes in health or behavior
- Taking fun photos and videos for social media
- Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, crates, floors, and common areas
- Assisting with laundry, dishes, and general facility upkeep
- Maintaining accurate records and communicating concerns with management
Our team works with dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds, and personalities—from outgoing social butterflies to shy, nervous, and anxious dogs. We place a strong emphasis on understanding canine behavior and helping dogs feel safe and successful during their stay.
Who Thrives Here?
We're a hardworking team that loves to laugh, support one another, and create a positive environment for both dogs and people.
The ideal candidate:
- Loves dogs and animals
- Has a strong work ethic
- Is dependable and reliable
- Works well independently
- Stays calm when things get busy
- Has a positive, go-with-the-flow attitude
- Communicates well with others
- Is willing to learn and grow
This is not a desk job. You'll be on your feet most of the day walking, bending, lifting, scrubbing, mopping, carrying supplies, and handling dogs of various sizes. The work can be physically demanding, but it's also incredibly rewarding.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments
- Must be physically capable of lifting, bending, standing, and performing cleaning duties throughout the day
- Previous experience working with animals is preferred but not required
- Experience in pet care, dog handling, grooming, veterinary medicine, or customer service is a plus
- Basic social media skills are helpful
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed
Because dogs need care every day, our team works weekends and holidays throughout the year. Holiday scheduling is shared among team members whenever possible.
Pay & Benefits
- Starting pay: $13.73 per hour
- Opportunities for performance-based raises as early as 3-6 months
- Guaranteed annual raises
- Employee discounts on training services and retail products
- Opportunities for advancement into leadership, training, and specialty roles
Full-Time Team Members (35+ hours/week) Also Receive:
- Paid vacation time
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% after one year
- Medical insurance (company pays 50% of premium)
Why Happy Tails?
We work hard, but we also have fun. We are responsible for furry lives, so we take our jobs seriously—but we also believe work should be enjoyable. If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of dogs while being part of an amazing team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your tail-wagging career with Happy Tails!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $13.73 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Days:
- Every weekend
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Application Question(s):
- Obviously you are applying to this job because you love dogs (duh!) Besides that, why do you want this job?
- What (if any) paid, professional experience do you have working with dogs? Please be sure your professional experience is listed on your resume.
- Are there other days of the week you'd like to work 7am-4pm? Please list your additional availability.
- We are looking for a candidate to work every Saturday and/or every Sunday from 7 to ~ 4pm. Are you available to work every weekend?
Work Location: In person
