Dog Daycare Pack Leader
Love dogs? Join the pack at Bark!
At Bark Doggie Daycare, we believe every dog deserves a safe, fun, and enriching day—and every team member deserves a workplace they genuinely enjoy coming to.
We're a locally owned, growing pet care facility in Virginia Beach offering small group daycare, luxury overnight boarding, private gym rentals, and DIY doggy spas. If you're passionate about dogs, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a supportive team that truly loves what they do, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do
- Supervise and engage dogs in safe, structured playgroups
- Care for our overnight boarding guests, making them feel comfortable and loved
- Read canine body language and encourage positive social interactions
- Match dogs with compatible playmates based on temperament and play style
- Redirect unwanted behaviors using positive handling techniques
- Help keep our indoor and outdoor play areas clean, safe, and welcoming
- Provide plenty of belly rubs, encouragement, and enrichment throughout the day
What We're Looking For
- At least 6 months of dog daycare experience (required)
- Strong understanding of canine behavior and body language
- Confidence managing multiple dogs in a group setting
- Reliable, hardworking, and able to stay calm in a busy environment
- Comfortable working on your feet and outdoors in various weather conditions
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Available to work rotating weekends and shifts between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Why You'll Love Working at Bark
- Work with dogs all day—seriously, what's better than that?
- Every day is different, fun, and rewarding
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career in the pet care industry
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of dogs and their families
- Join a growing, locally owned business that's passionate about exceptional pet care
- Every day is different—you'll meet new dogs, build relationships, and make a positive impact
- Gain valuable experience working with dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and personalities
- Be part of a team that takes pride in providing the highest level of care for every dog who walks through our doors
If you're the kind of person who gets excited about wagging tails, muddy paws, and making dogs' days brighter, we want to hear from you!
Apply today by emailing your resume or stop by Bark Doggie Daycare to complete an application in person.
P.S. Bonus points if you include your favorite dog joke—we love a good laugh almost as much as we love dogs!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $14.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
