Position: Dog Boarding/Daycare Attendant (Large and Small Dogs)

Wage: Starting at $20 per hour (or more depending on experience)

Location: Tailwaggers Palm Springs

Job Type: Full-time

Job Perks and Benefits:

● Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

● Optional 401K

● Employee discounts on services and retail purchases

Summary:

As a Boarding/Daycare Attendant, you will be responsible for the care, well-being, and

comfort of the pets entrusted to our facility. You will ensure each dog receives the highest level

of attention, exercise, and ensure facility cleanliness in a safe and loving environment.

Responsibilities:

● Provide daily feeding, exercise, and socialization for dogs under your care.

● Maintain a clean and sanitary environment in the boarding and daycare areas, including

regular cleaning of kennels and play areas.

● Monitor the health and behavior of the dogs, reporting any concerns to the supervisor.

● Administer medications and special medical care as directed by dog owners.

● Follow established protocols for handling and restraining dogs, ensuring their safety and

the safety of staff.

● Interact with dog owners, providing updates on their pets' well-being and addressing any

special requests.

● Assist in maintaining inventory, ensuring availability of necessary items.

● Provide basic grooming services while in our care.

● Participate in training to enhance knowledge of dog care and safety.

● Provide facility tours, greet, and check in/out dogs and their owners in a friendly and

professional manner.

Tailwaggers fosters a strong teamwork atmosphere, offering Boarding, Daycare, Grooming,

and Pet Food & Supplies. While your primary role will focus on Daycare and Boarding, we are

all one team and you will occasionally be asked to assist in other departments as needed. Our

main priorities are team safety, pet safety, and delivering outstanding customer service in

every interaction.

Qualifications:

● Previous experience in dog care in a daycare and/or boarding facility, or a related field is

preferred.

● Strong understanding of various dog breeds and behaviors.

● Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments.

● Excellent customer service and communication skills.

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

● Physically capable of lifting and carrying dogs and supplies (up to 50 lbs).

● Knowledge of basic dog first aid and CPR is preferred.

● Flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and may be asked to work overnights.

About Tailwaggers:

Tailwaggers Pet Food and Supplies has been locally and independently owned since 2003

in Los Angeles, serving as your friendly neighborhood pet supply store, pet-grooming salon,

and doggy daycare! Our motto is Holistic, Healthy, Happy.

After 20 successful years in Los Angeles, we are excited to expand to Palm Springs! We are

looking for passionate, experienced daycare attendants, pet sitters, and pet enthusiasts to join

our growing team that truly care.

At Tailwaggers, we recognize that our success comes from our amazing and dedicated staff.

We foster a culture of growth and promotion from within, offering long-term career

opportunities in a welcoming, team-oriented environment.

If you love working with pets and have experience in the pet-care industry, we would love to

hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Tailwaggers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants,

prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national

origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender

identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all

terms of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer,

leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements:

✔ At least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the U.S.

✔ Open availability for scheduling

✔ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

✔ Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments

✔ Comfortable working in a loud environment (dogs bark—a lot!)