Entry Level Baby Animal Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Do you enjoy spending time with dogs and cats as much as humans (if not more)? Wag Hotels is the place to be if you are a pet lover looking for an entry-level position to help further your career in the animal industry! Here you will get to care for all the animals in our facility: the cuddly mastiffs, the spunky chihuahuas, playful kittens, and every pet in between.

Everyone who works with us gets to enjoy the pleasure of bringing in their pets to play for free while they're working - no more guilty looks when you leave for the day. Let your furry friend take advantage of our state-of-the-art facility, play in all-day play plus, make new friends, and have your baby going home tired, happy, and feeling loved. If you love spoiling your pets, you'll love taking advantage of our employee discount on toys, treats, leashes, and so much more!

Our mission is to provide the highest level of fun, safety, and comfort to our four-legged guests, as well as world-class service and convenience to their pet parents! If you feel you would be a great addition to our growing team, then apply with us today.

Whether you are checking in guests at the front desk, supervising playtime, or booking reservations in our corporate office, you'll feel rewarded knowing that you're making Wag Hotels the #1 destination for pet parents looking for a home-away-from-home for their beloved furry family members.

We urgently seek hard-working, self-motivated, and passionate dog lovers to join our professional behind-the-scenes squad!! Our educationally based salon offers everything from nail trims and baths to full-service hair cutting! We also offer luxury spa services such as Lemon & Sea Salt Baths, Fur Masks, Coconut Oil Silk Treatment, and Temporary Pet Tattoos! All our bathers are sent through comprehensive hands-on training and provided a continued education as breed standards evolve in the industry. As a Wag Bather, you will be responsible for performing all the bathing services offered by Wag Hotels, which include baths, brush-outs, de-matting, drying, teeth brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, and anal gland expression. In addition, you will also be responsible for keeping the bathing salon clean and organized. We offer a friendly, welcoming, work environment and a strong team of passionate dog lovers! We are seeking reliable individuals that have a positive attitude, good work ethic, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get dirty!

We need individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable with will breeds, sizes, and coat conditions. Bathers in our company are a key role in our team and represent the front line of our business. An ideal candidate would be a genuine dog lover, pay excellent attention to detail, view teamwork and reliability as an essential part of job success, and value career growth.

Qualifications:

Professional Bathing experience Preferred

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Strong communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.

Mandatory availability on Weekends and Holidays

Ability to handle all breeds and sizes of dogs

Work in a standing position for long periods of time

Reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift 50 lbs.

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'

- Paid sick leave

- Retirement Savings Program through CalSavers

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.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18.30 - $21.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

COVID-19 considerations:

To keep our associates and clients as safe as possible we are providing masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer to our employees.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• professional animal bathing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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