Molly’s Dog Care, Alexandria, VA
Do you love dogs, enjoy staying active, and want to be part of a fun, fast-paced team that makes tails wag every day?
Molly’s Dog Care is hiring Dog Daycare Attendants for our Alexandria location. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys hands-on work, and wants to grow in the pet care industry.
Previous professional dog care experience is helpful, but not required. We can teach dog body language, playgroup management, cleaning standards, and safety protocols. What we cannot teach is a great attitude, reliability, compassion, and genuine love for dogs.
At Molly’s, we are not just watching dogs. We are creating a safe, structured, clean, and engaging daycare environment where dogs are known, loved, and cared for like family. Our playroom team is responsible for keeping dogs safe, happy, and healthy throughout the day, which closely matches the Playroom Attendant expectations in the Molly’s handbook.
What You’ll Do
As a Dog Daycare Attendant, you will help supervise and care for groups of dogs during daycare and boarding play sessions.
Responsibilities include:
- Actively supervising dog playgroups of different sizes, ages, and temperaments
- Monitoring dog body language, play styles, stress signals, and energy levels
- Redirecting dogs as needed to keep play safe and appropriate
- Keeping playrooms clean, organized, and sanitary throughout the shift
- Cleaning up messes promptly and helping with daily deep-cleaning tasks
- Safely moving dogs between playrooms, suites, crates, rest areas, and grooming
- Helping with structured daycare activities, enrichment, rest periods, and transitions
- Watching for signs of illness, injury, stress, or abnormal behavior
- Communicating concerns clearly to managers and team members
- Assisting with report card details, photos, and dog-specific notes when needed
- Supporting teammates during busy drop-off, pickup, feeding, and cleaning times
This is an active job. You will be on your feet, moving around, cleaning, handling dogs, and paying close attention throughout your shift.
What We’re Looking For
The right candidate is dependable, upbeat, hardworking, and comfortable in a busy animal care environment.
Ideal candidates are:
- Friendly, positive, and team-oriented
- Reliable and punctual
- Comfortable working with dogs of all sizes
- Able to stay calm and focused in a loud, active environment
- Willing to clean, sweep, mop, sanitize, and help wherever needed
- Comfortable being on your feet for most of the shift
- Good at following directions and safety protocols
- Able to communicate clearly with managers and coworkers
- Patient, compassionate, and confident around dogs
- Open to feedback and excited to learn
You do not need to be a dog behavior expert to apply. We are looking for people who are eager to learn and take the work seriously.
Schedule
We are hiring for shifts that may include:
- Early mornings
- Midday shifts
- Afternoons and evenings
- Weekends
- Holidays, as needed
Pet care is a year-round business, so weekend and holiday availability is a plus.
Perks of Working at Molly’s
- Work with dogs every day
- Paid, hands-on training
- No prior dog daycare experience required
- Learn dog body language, safe handling, and group play management
- Team-focused, supportive work environment
- Growth opportunities into senior attendant, shift lead, MOD, front desk, bathing, grooming support, and other leadership paths
- Cross-training opportunities for team members who want to grow
- Branded Molly’s gear/uniform items provided
- Fast-paced work that keeps you active
- A workplace that values safety, compassion, professionalism, consistency, and teamwork
- Opportunity to be part of a growing dog care company with a strong local reputation
Why Join Molly’s?
Molly’s Dog Care is built around high-quality care, strong safety standards, and a warm neighborhood feel. We believe dogs deserve more than just supervision. They deserve structure, attention, kindness, enrichment, clean spaces, and staff who truly care.
If you want a job where you can make a difference for dogs and their families every day, we would love to meet you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
