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Dogtopia

Dog Groomer

Alexandria, VA

$4.0K/mo

Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services, has an immediate opening ... As a DOGTOPIAN, you'll live and love life like a dog while making a tangible difference in the ...

Dogtopia

Dog Groomer

Alexandria, VA

$4.0K/mo

Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services, has an immediate opening ... As a DOGTOPIAN, you'll live and love life like a dog while making a tangible difference in the ...

The Dog Stop Argyle

Dog Care Manager

Argyle, TX

$16 - $18/hr

Foster a positive, supportive, and team-oriented workplace culture What We're Looking For: ✔ Experience in dog daycare, boarding, training, veterinary, or other animal care environments ✔ Strong ...

24 Hour Dog Daycare

Dog Care Assistant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$17.80/hr

As a Dog Care Assistant, you play a big role in the success of our dog boarding facility. Your loving attention makes our guests feel at home and our clients feel reassured. You arrive for your full ...

24 Hour Dog Daycare

Dog Care Assistant

San Diego, CA

$17/hr

As a Dog Care Assistant, you play a big role in the success of our dog boarding facility. Your loving attention makes our guests feel at home and our clients feel reassured. You arrive for your full ...

Doggie Business, LLC

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Pet Care Attendant

Holmen, WI · On-site

$11 - $15/hr

Company Description We are a family owned pet services company specializing in dog daycare, dog boarding, dog training, and grooming.

Doggie Business, LLC

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Pet Care Attendant

Holmen, WI · On-site

$11 - $15/hr

Company Description We are a family owned pet services company specializing in dog daycare, dog boarding, dog training, and grooming.

Dogtopia

Dog Bather

Alexandria, VA

$15 - $18.43/hr

Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate opening ... As a DOGTOPIAN, you'll live and love life like a dog while making a tangible difference in the ...

Dogtopia

Dog Bather

Alexandria, VA

$15 - $18.43/hr

Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate opening ... As a DOGTOPIAN, you'll live and love life like a dog while making a tangible difference in the ...

MJP KENNELS LLC

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Head Dog Trainer - Lead Dog Trainer - Master Dog Trainer

Kunkletown, PA · On-site

$50K - $100K/yr

About Our Business & What We're Looking For in a Dog Trainer We are a well-established dog boarding and daycare facility dedicated to providing a safe, structured, and enriching environment for dogs ...

MJP KENNELS LLC

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Head Dog Trainer - Lead Dog Trainer - Master Dog Trainer

Kunkletown, PA · On-site

$50K - $100K/yr

About Our Business & What We're Looking For in a Dog Trainer We are a well-established dog boarding and daycare facility dedicated to providing a safe, structured, and enriching environment for dogs ...

Right at Home

Live-in Caregiver

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$175 - $200/hr

Preferred caregiver who loves dogs and can drive the clients * 2 Months -June to August * Odenton, MD * Female client * Live in 1wk Fill in cg * start 06/09 * Davidsonville * Male Client * 2 Weeks ...

The Dog Stop Argyle

Dog Care Manager

Argyle, TX

$17 - $19/hr

Foster a positive, supportive, and team-oriented workplace culture What We're Looking For: ✔ Experience in dog daycare, boarding, training, veterinary, or other animal care environments ✔ Strong ...

Delta Dog Camp LLC

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Kennel Tech - Dog Boarding & DayCamp

Antioch, CA · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Please include any dog experience you have in your resume or cover letter. Must have reliable transportation with a valid drivers license. This position is in Antioch CA & we are hiring immediately.

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for live in dog boarding in the United States is $54,438.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Live In Dog Boarding vs Pet Sitting?

AspectLive In Dog BoardingPet Sitting
Work EnvironmentProvides care at a boarding facility or the caregiver's home, often in a dedicated spaceProvides care at the pet owner's home, offering one-on-one attention
Credentials/CertificationsOften requires pet care experience, certifications like pet first aid, but less formal than veterinary rolesSimilar certifications, with emphasis on trustworthiness and pet handling skills
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by pet boarding facilities, kennels, and independent caregiversCommonly used by pet owners hiring individual sitters or through pet sitting platforms

Both roles involve caring for pets, but Live In Dog Boarding typically occurs in a dedicated facility or caregiver's home, providing a more structured environment. Pet Sitting usually involves visiting the pet's home, offering personalized, one-on-one care. The choice depends on the pet owner's preferences and the caregiver's setup.

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Dog Groomer

Dog Groomer

Dogtopia

Alexandria, VA

$4.0K/mo

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Dogtopia rating

4.9

Company rating: 4.9 out of 10

Based on 165 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 39 rated pet care providers

Job description

Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services, has an immediate opening for an energetic and organized individual to be the star of our spa services as a Groomer. We have both full-time and part-time positions available. If you LOVE dogs and caring for them, then this IS the role for you!!

Requirements

ABOUT YOU:

  • You love dogs and would love to care for them all day, every day!
  • You produce high-quality work and want to know exactly what is expected of you.
  • You're the kind of person who takes your job seriously.
  • You're focused on achieving goals consistently and efficiently.
  • You're careful not to make mistakes and can be counted on to keep all the dogs in your care safe and well cared for!
  • You are cooperative, helpful, and careful.
  • You enjoy working in a collaborative, harmonious team environment.

*If you are seeing yourself in these words, we'd love to talk to you about our Groomer role.

ABOUT US:

We're Dogtopia, and we are a unique breed! We love and care for our Pet Parents' pups like our own. A big part of our success is that we hire great people who love dogs, treat them exceptionally well, and reward them for their excellence. We provide you with the industry's best training in dog behavior and animal care, and we equip you with the skills to make every day the Most Exciting Day Ever for every dog in your care. This is why Dogtopia is the industry leader and wins customer-driven awards and recognition year after year!

We are also proud to be deeply invested in giving back to our communities through our Dogtopia Foundation's Fetch It Forward initiatives with a mission that Enables Dogs to Positively Change Our World.

ABOUT THE GROOMER ROLE:

  • The focus of the Groomer is to conduct baths, haircuts, nail trims, and other services for all canine clients.
  • You interact with dogs of all sizes and breeds and are always on stage. All rooms have cameras so Pet Parents can stay engaged with their dogs and watch the fantastic experience you create for their pup.
  • You care for all furry friends as if they were a part of your family.
  • You take your jobs seriously while having fun creating the Most Exciting Day Ever for the pups in the spa area.
  • This can be a dirty (yet very rewarding) role that requires you to be active and on your feet for your shift.

As a DOGTOPIAN, you'll live and love life like a dog while making a tangible difference in the lives of dogs and our communities:

  • WeLOVElife unconditionally like a dog.
  • WeSTAYloyal to our pack.
  • WeCHASEthe absolute highest standards of safety.
  • WePLAYto our fullest potential.
  • WeTREATevery day like It's the Most Exciting Day Ever!

At Dogtopia, we're passionate about dogs and believe in safe socialization, exercise and education for our furry friends. At daycare, dogs can play getting plenty of exercise in our climate-controlled open-play playrooms and even learn a new command or two under the watchful eyes of trained Canine Coaches. Paired with dogs of similar size and personality, dogs enjoy endless socialization with their BFFFs (Best Furry Friends Forever) making it the most exciting day ever! Pet parents can join in on the fun from work or home by watching their pups on the webcams. We stop at nothing to make sure dogs are happy, safe and fulfilled so their pet parent picks up a happy dog who will be begging them to bring them back for my daycare.
Dogtopia offers award-winning dog daycare, boarding and spa services (with some offering grooming and training), our core service is daycare for dogs. We love and care for all dogs like they're our own and are dedicated to helping them become a well-balanced pup.

Education:no requirementsEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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