Job Title: Dog Service Specialist

Must be available Friday-Monday Shifts Available: 5a-10a, 11a-3p, 4p-9p, 5a-1p, 1p-9p

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.

The Dog Service Specialist team members play a vital role in our hotel's operations. The Dog Service Specialist will care for hotel guests and ensure their health and happiness while in our care. You must have a strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, and be an enthusiastic team member. Team members work together in a fast-paced, detailed oriented environment to ensure that all guest needs are met.

Weekends are a must!

This position would be ideal for anyone looking for extra income who has a passion for animals.

Responsibility:

• Takes guests from room to play spaces and provides an engaging, personalized play session with the guest.
• Completes and documents notes as it relates to guests play style, energy and demeanor.
• Relays any concerns to Wag Hotels teams as it relates to guest’s temperament.
• Has general knowledge of dog behavior and can assess when dogs show or exhibit signs of stress.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and moves quickly when completing tasks.
• Extremely thorough and has an attention to detail.

Requirements

• Must speak and write English fluently.
• Must have a love of animals, and base knowledge of dog behavior.
• Must be a good organizer and communicator.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet service deadlines.
• Must have patience with animals, and compassion.
• Courteous and professional and ability to work in a team environment.
• Work to establish and execute standards of Wag Hotels.
• Can stand for 4 hours, lift, and bend down as needed this is a physically demanding position.
• MUST be available to work holidays and weekends.

Please review our website for more information: www.waghotels.com

If you do not have your experience working with animals listed on your resume, whether it's professional or not, please go over it in your cover letter in order to be considered.

Wag Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or disability. We are always accepting applications.

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Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.30 - $20.30 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Referral program

Day range:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• professional animal: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92108: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person