Kennel/Daycare Attendant - Waggin' Tails Doggie Dude Ranch

Encore Vet Group
  • Fitchburg, Wisconsin
  • $15–$17 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

Overview:

Dog Daycare Attendant, Waggin' Tails Doggie Dude Ranch| Madison, Wisconsin

 

Where every tail wag, purr, and wet nose gets VIP treatment, and so do you.

 

About the Practice
At Waggin' Tails Doggie Dude Ranch, we're not just a boarding and daycare facility, we're a second home for pets, and a place where dogs can play, socialize, and be cared for with real attention and heart. Every team member plays a vital role in creating a safe, clean, and fun environment for the dogs in our care. We're connected to Fitchburg Veterinary Hospital, so on-site veterinary support is close by if a guest ever needs it, and we offer enriching daycare playgroups, comfortable boarding, and lots of personalized attention. We're looking for a Full-Time or Part-Time Dog Daycare Attendant to join our growing team.

 
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What You'll Help Make Possible

  • Safe, well-supervised group play where every dog can socialize and burn off energy
  • A clean, organized, sanitized space that keeps dogs healthy and comfortable
  • Dogs who feel genuinely cared for, from feeding and walks to baths and grooming
  • Early awareness of behavior or health concerns, caught and reported before they become bigger issues
  • A daycare environment that runs smoothly because the whole team supports each other

What We're Looking For

Required:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • 1-2 years of experience working with dogs in a group setting (daycare or boarding)
  • Confident reading dog body language and managing group dynamics
  • Comfortable with hands-on, physically active work

Preferred:

  • A calm, patient approach, even in high-energy situations
  • Reliable, positive, and genuinely enjoys working as part of a team
  • Comfortable in an active, high-energy environment
  • Ready to keep learning and growing throughout each shift

Schedule

  • Full-time or part-time
  • Flexible shift, 4 to 8 hour shifts
  • Rotating weekends
  • Holiday shifts required

Compensation
Compensation for this role ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, based on experience and skills.

 

Not From the Area?
We're located in the Fitchburg/Madison area, known for its vibrant community, outdoor spaces, and pet-friendly culture.

 

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Free virtual mental health services for your household (ages 13+)
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Generous CE allowance plus paid CE time
  • Uniform allowance
  • Pet care discounts for your personal pets
  • PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
  • A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
  • Access to Encore Vet Group's library of training, CE, and career development resources
  • A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

This reflects our full-time benefits package. Since this role can be full-time or part-time, actual benefits will depend on the number of hours you work.

 

If you're ready to spend your days surrounded by wagging tails and a team that genuinely has your back, we'd love to meet you. Apply today.

 

Check us out here: www.waggintailspetcare.com

 

Waggin' Tails Doggie Dude Ranch & Pet Lodge is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

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Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.

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Pay Range: USD $15.00 - USD $17.00 /Hr.

Numbers & Facts

LocationFitchburg, Wisconsin
Salary$15–$17 Per Hour

Skills

  • Animal Careunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Childcareunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Veterinary Hospitalunmatched
  • Veterinary Medicineunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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