Yardstick is a boutique, suites-only dog hotel defining dog hospitality in Nashville through personalized care, elevated service, and a calmer, more thoughtful experience for dogs and their people. We’re hiring full-time and part-time Dog Hosts to join our growing team and help deliver exceptional daily care and customer experience across our Nashville-area locations.

If you love dogs, stay calm in busy environments, and take pride in great service, we’d love to meet you.

Why Yardstick

• Calm, well-designed work environment
• Growing company with advancement opportunities
• Full-time and part-time roles available
• Competitive pay, tips, and benefits

What You’ll Do

• Care for and supervise dogs during group play and daily routines
• Feed dogs and administer medications as directed
• Monitor behavior, wellness, and safety throughout the day
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility
• Communicate with customers before, during, and after stays
• Support smooth daily operations with your team

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and temperaments
• Able to stay active and on your feet during shifts
• Organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced setting
• Prior pet care experience is a plus, but not required
• Available on weekends and holidays
• Reliable transportation

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting at $17/hour + tips
• PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
• Employee discounts
• Growth opportunities

Location: Nashville, TN & Williamson County, TN (including our Nashville locations and upcoming Franklin location — not yet open)

Keywords: dog hotel, pet resort, dog boarding, dog daycare, kennel technician, kennel attendant, dog handler, animal care, pet services, veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, vet tech, dog trainer, dog groomer