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 are urgently seeking hard-working, self-motivated, and passionate dog lovers to join our professional behind-the-scenes squad!! Our Operations Department has two different positions available:
As a Guest Services associate, you will be part of our back of house department and responsible for providing the highest quality of care to all our four-legged guests! Using a combination state-of the art equipment and Eco-friendly chemicals, you will be responsible for maintaining industry-leading cleaning and sanitizing standards. Additionally, you will ensure all our guests receive meals, medications, exercise, and love!
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 opportunity 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 life 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.'
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $16.40 - $19.40 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our associates and clients as safe as possible we are providing masks, gloves and hand sanitizer to our employees.
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Schiller Park, IL 60176: Reliably commute or planning to relocate beforeng work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- professional animal care: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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