• $12/hr + wage incentives

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

At Dogtopia of Madison West, we believe that every dog deserves regular daycare. Our professional, knowledgeable team enriches dogs’ lives by providing a safe, fun and stimulating environment for them to learn, exercise and socialize and most importantly, to find the sense of purpose that all dogs crave.

Our Noble Cause:

To enhance the joy of dog parenthood and to enable dogs to positively change the world.

Our Dogtopia-isms:

  • We LOVE life unconditionally like a dog
  • We STAY loyal to our pack.
  • We CHASE the absolute highest standards of safety.
  • We PLAY to our fullest potential.
  • We TREAT every day like it’s the Most Exciting Day Ever!

Position Requirement & Training Period

No previous experience working with dogs is necessary. We offer extensive training in dog body language and behavior. The probationary training period will include orientation to the business as a whole, regular check-ins with leadership, a structured educational program, and experiential, hands-on learning with our professional staff.

What We Offer Our Employees

  • Eligibility for group health, vision, and dental plans for full-time employees with 50% employer contribution.
  • Free dog daycare on the days you work, discounted on days you do not
  • Discounted dog training, boarding, and grooming/spa services
  • Employee Referral Bonuses up to $400
  • Positive, supportive team culture
  • Career progression based on performance and interest
  • Education wage incentives and loyalty gifts
  • Flexible scheduling based on availability and preference
  • Custom training curriculum approved for continuing education credits by the IAABC and CCPDT
  • Full time, part time, and seasonal work available

Position Responsibilities

  • Assist the Lead Canine Coach in keeping playrooms clean of messes at all times including but not limited to mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and scrubbing.
  • Complete appropriate cleaning procedures and tasks to close down the playroom and prepare it for the next shift.
  • Assist in completing Behavior & Activity Logs for each dog in assigned playroom
  • Assist the Front Desk with placing dogs in playroom or retrieving from playroom at drop off or pick up times.
  • Assist with response to and resolve canine safety concerns.
  • Assist Lead Canine Coach with regularly playing games, use friendly voice, show love and affection to dogs
  • Take photos and videos in the playroom of the dogs for social media and brand campaigns.
  • Work with the team to ensure our Quality of Care sets the standards for dog care
  • Other duties as assigned

Shift Availability EXAMPLE

Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m – 12:45 p.m. OR 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

More About Us:

Dogtopia of Madison West has three large and bright, temperature-controlled indoor playrooms complete with canine play equipment, rubber flooring (for joint health), pet-safe cleaning products designed for canine open-play, and trained caregivers who use positive reinforcement to help dogs succeed. We have two large outdoor playgrounds complete with hypoallergenic Doggie turf, summertime shade, play equipment, and water games. Our facilities are also equipped with an air purification system designed to kill bacteria, mold, and viruses, including the SARS-coV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.

We chase the absolute highest standards of safety in everything we do! Our goal is to make sure all pups in our care are happy, safe and comfortable. We pledge 100% transparency to our pet parents. Each of our playrooms and outdoor play areas come equipped with high definition, live webcams.

We also believe strongly in enabling dogs to have a positive impact on the world. We support our local community and also raise funds for the Dogtopia Foundation, our national 501(3)(c) non-profit foundation that focuses on employing adults with Autism, youth literacy and sponsoring service dogs for Veterans.

Please take a moment to watch this short video to learn more about the brand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FONo1u85eY.

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