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Dog Care Team Member 1, 2, and Team Lead (AM/PM)

Job Location: Sterling/Ashburn, VA

Pay Rate: $15-18/hour

Job Description

Club-K9 is one of the largest dog care facilities in the DMV area with over 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor fun for your pet! We offer a variety of services which include daycare, boarding, training, workouts, and grooming. We were tired of daycares where our dogs would only have basic play areas and boring walks. We wanted more than our dogs just sitting in crates all day when boarded. So, the idea to create a country club for your furry friends was born. We're not just your typical canine facility. We have more play space, indoor alone, than kennel space, an abundance of activities for your dog to participate in, including pack walks, trail paths, workouts, and more.

We are searching for a Dog Care Team Member who will take pride in providing our customers and their pets with the best possible experience when visiting our facility. Our Dog Care Team Member will report directly to the General Manager or Assistant Manager and will be a part of an energetic, dynamic, and fun team. Below you will find a breakdown of some of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Growth and Advancement Opportunities:

Club K9 is dedicated to the staff who are dedicated to us. A path for growth is provided to team members who show initiative and punctuality. Additional training and responsibilities are always at the ready for dedicated team members. Training in the following areas is available and coupled with good attendance will enable team members a chance for growth and additional compensation:

• Basic grooming services such as baths and nail trims

• Meal Preparation

• Medication Administration

• New animal evaluations

• Customer Management Software skills

• Customer service

• Shift Leadership

Schedule and Availability:

- We are looking for individuals with the following open availability:

- Monday through Friday Hours 7am- 9pm

- Saturday Hours 7am- 9pm

- Sunday Hours 7am- 9pm

- Our employees can be scheduled to work anytime between the hours of 7am - 9p.m. depending on the assignments on their schedule for any given day and the needs of the facility.

Why work for Club-K9

- The new facility opened in January of 2024, providing an opportunity for you to be a part of a new and growing team.

- One of the largest pet care facilities in the DMV

- Ownership group that is searching for long term employees and will offer incentives for performance and tenure.

- An opportunity to be a part of a fun, dynamic, energetic team, and culture.

- Paid Certification programs available

- Competitive wages with incentives based on performance.

- Opportunity for growth and advancement

Every day will be different, and you will be meeting a variety of dogs that we care for. If you think this job would be a great fit for you, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to speaking with you and making you a part of our fun and caring dog care team.

Club-K9 is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

- Employees are expected to work in all weather conditions if considered safe to do so.
- We prefer applicants that genuinely love and have knowledge and/or experience caring for pets.
- We care for a variety of dogs and applicants must be physically capable of handling dogs of various kinds and sizes over an extended period of time.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Ensure the comfort of our customers dogs by walking, exercising, feeding, bathing, and cleaning cages and pet waste.