Assistant Dog Trainer Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Job description:

Are you passionate about dogs and interested in a long-term career in animal care or dog training?

We're redefining dog daycareand we want team members who are ready to raise the bar with us. We're looking for dedicated, hardworking, motivated individuals to join our team as Dog Care Specialist or Senior Dog Care Specialistswith a clear pathway to grow into specialized roles in personalized daycare and eventually dog training (there is a path to become a groomer or daycare manager as well).

Experience in dog care or dog-related industries is preferred for both Dog Care Specialist Positions. Two years of experience is required to be hired directly into our Senior Dog Care Specialist role. Either way, we are looking for people who are passionate about putting dogs first, want to learn and develop in the field, and help us grow our small business. We would consider the right applicant without experience, as long as they come in eager to learn and willing to do what it takes to help the team. We can teach you everything you need to know.

About the Role

As a Dog Care Specialist, you'll be critical in our mission to keep our dogs safe and fulfilledsupervising group play, cleaning and sanitizing the facility, monitoring dog behavior, and ensuring a safe, fun, and enriching environment. You'll work hands-on with dogs of all sizes and breeds every day while gaining foundational experience and skills.

What We're Looking For 

• You love dogs and want to work with them not just play with them (although there is plenty of play involved!).
• You're reliable, observant, and confident around all dog sizes and temperaments.
• You're eager to learn about behavior, enrichment, and training.
• You're proactive and take initiative, not waiting to be asked to do things.
• You thrive in active, physical roles and aren't afraid of cleaning.
• You're open to feedback and want to grow professionally

If interested, we will require an in-person interview in addition to a followed by an observation interview. You will shadow a worker here to allow us to determine your comfort level around the dogs.

Please note that all employees who are hired will go through a 30 day probationary period where they will work a maximum of 3 shifts per week. After 30 days, we will review your progress to determine full-time/part time status. Full time is considered 35 hours, however we frequently have opportunities to work additional shifts and even earn overtime (over 40 hours).

Opportunities for growth:

Our Dog Care Specialist role is an entry-level position earning 16 per hour, working primarily with smaller dogs and those with a calmer temperament. Once you can comfortably handle dogs of all sizes, temperaments, & play styles you may be promoted to "Senior Dog Care Specialist" where you will start at $17 per hour and can grow up to $19 per hour. If you feel you are already qualified for a Senior handler role, please let us know.

We believe in promoting from within and creating long-term careers in the pet care industry. As our team grows, so do the opportunities to advance into specialized and leadership roles.

Daycare & Boarding

• Dog Care Specialist: $31,000-33,000/yr
• Senior Dog Care Specialist: $35,000-40,000/yr
• Daycare & Boarding Lead: $42,000-48,000+/yr

Enrichment &

Training

• Personalized Daycare Attendant: $40,000+/year
• Support Trainer: $42,00052,000/year
• Dog Trainer: $55,00080,000+/year

Grooming

• Bather: $40,00055,000/year
• Groomer: $65,000-90,000+/year

Leadership

• Front Desk Coordinator: $37,00042,000/year
• Shift Lead: $42,00048,000/year
• Assistant Manager: $50,00060,000/year
• Facility Manager: $60,00080,000/year
• General Manager: $70,000100,000+/year

Future GrowthAs Molly's Dog Care expands, additional leadership opportunitiesincluding multi-location management and corporate support roleswill become available for high-performing team members.Job Types: Full-time,

Part-timeBenefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid training

Application

Question(s):

• Are you able to work morning shifts (6am-1pm) and afternoon shifts (1pm-8pm)? Are you able to work both weekdays and Weekends?
• Please share your experience working with dogs professionally, and anything that you think prepares you to handle a room with 15 dogs in it (even if you've never worked in daycare before).

Ability to Commute:

• Baltimore, MD 21230 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21230: Relocate before starting work (Required)