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Dogs Rescue Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Art Director

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$125K - $140K/yr

About Us: At The Foggy Dog, we believe your best friend deserves the best. That's why we are ... rescue shelters. Our products are available at www.thefoggydog.com and in over 1,000 brick-and ...

Veterinary Criticalist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$225K - $250K/yr

We share the neighborhood and foster close ties with multiple pet boarding facilities, the city's busiest primary care and animal shelter practice, a senior dog rescue, and the animal care and ...

Veterinary Criticalist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$225K - $250K/yr

We share the neighborhood and foster close ties with multiple pet boarding facilities, the city's busiest primary care and animal shelter practice, a senior dog rescue, and the animal care and ...

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Dogs Rescue information

What is the difference between Dogs Rescue vs Animal Shelter Worker?

AspectDogs RescueAnimal Shelter Worker
Required CredentialsOften no formal certification, but experience with animals preferredMay require animal care certifications or training
Work EnvironmentRescue sites, outdoor environments, sheltersAnimal shelters, indoor facilities, community centers
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, rescue organizations, sheltersMunicipal shelters, nonprofit organizations
Common Search & ComparisonFocus on rescuing dogs from dangerous or neglectful situationsInvolves caring for animals, adoption processes, and shelter management

Dogs Rescue primarily involves rescuing dogs from dangerous or neglectful situations, often in outdoor or emergency settings. Animal Shelter Workers typically work within shelters, caring for animals, managing adoptions, and maintaining shelter operations. While both roles focus on animal welfare, Dogs Rescue emphasizes field rescue efforts, whereas Animal Shelter Workers focus on shelter-based care and administrative tasks.

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Infographic showing various Dogs Rescue job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Pet Hotel - Doggy Daycare Attendant - Hollywood

Wag Hotels, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

$17.78 - $18.03/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 17 days ago


Wag Hotels rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 40 rated pet care providers


Job description

We are urgently seeking hard-working, self-motivated, and passionate dog lovers to join our professional behind-the-scenes squad!!

As a Dog Daycare Attendant, you will be part of our All Day Play department. You will supervise, control, and manage group play. You will be responsible for maintaining a fun, safe, and enriching play environment for all our canine guests! Additionally, you will build individual relationships with all dogs in a group, as each dog receives a daily, personalized report card summarizing their day!

In joining our team, you will receive on-the-job, ultramodern training in dog body language, pack behavior, social group management, and safe handling protocols. We offer a friendly, welcoming, work environment and a strong team of dedicated canine lovers! We are requiring reliable individuals that have a positive attitude, good work ethic, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get dirty!

Positions are entry-level, with opportunities for growth! They require comfort with all sizes and breeds of dogs, as well as comfort in managing large playgroups. You will be working very hands-on; supervising social groups, providing enrichment, monitoring play styles and interactions, cleaning, record keeping, and completing health checks (checking over body, ears, gums, paws, etc.).

The positions are physically demanding and require you to be on your feet for long periods of time. A successful candidate will be a significant canine lover, pay excellent attention to detail, set and maintain high standards for sanitation and cleanliness, have the exceptional ability to multitask, time manage, and adapt to change.

Part-time Employee Benefits Include:

- Free daycare for your dog after your first 30 days

- Two weeks of free boarding for your dog or cat (during non-peak periods)

- 30% discount on all retail

- Health Benefits through 'Lemonaid'

- Retirement Savings Program through CalSavers

- Paid sick leave

Required Qualifications:

- Must be at least 18 years of age!

-High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be able to work holidays and weekends (Please do not apply if you are unable to work on holidays).

- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, email, etc)

- Ability to lift 50 lbs

- Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds, and personality types

- Experience working or volunteering in either kennel, shelter, rescue, or veterinary facility is preferred

Wag Hotels is the ultimate boarding and daycare resort for dogs and cats - a one-stop shop for boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and all your other pet spoiling needs. Our state-of-the-art facilities use a science-based approach in all echo-friendly cleaning and sanitizing protocols, and our professionally trained staff provides a fun and safe environment for all our four-legged guests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Our mission is to provide the highest level of fun, safety, and comfort to our canine and feline guests, as well as world-class service and convenience to our pet parents! For more information, visit our website at waghotels.com!

Wag Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.'
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Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.04 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our associates and clients as safe as possible we are providing masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer to our employees. We require a temperature check and self-evaluation form to be filled out by employees at the start of each shift.



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