Job Description

Love dogs? Love making tails wag? At Waggin' Tails Doggie Dude Ranch & Pet Lodge , we’re all about fun, safety, and exceptional care. We’re growing our team and looking for a passionate Dog Daycare Attendant   who’s ready to bring energy, kindness, and heart to every furry guest.

Why you'll love us:

At Waggin’ Tails Doggie Dude Ranch & Pet Lodge we create a safe, happy, and energetic environment where every dog feels like family. As part of the Fitchburg Veterinary Hospital community, we combine top-notch care with a warm, welcoming team that supports each other and celebrates every tail wag and happy bark. You’ll enjoy working in a state-of-the-art facility with a culture that values your growth, passion, and teamwork along with plenty of opportunities to learn, laugh, and make a real difference every day.

What you'll be doing:

• Supervise playgroups and monitor dog behavior.

• Ensure safety and comfort in play areas.

• Provide individual attention and care to every dog.

• Keep the facility clean and organized.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Bring a genuine love for dogs and feel confident managing happy, energetic playgroups.
• Can read dog body language like a second language and understand how different breeds play.
• Show up dependable, safety-minded, and tuned in to the little details that keep pups safe.
• Stay cool while multitasking in a fast-paced, tail-wagging environment.
• Have experience in daycare, boarding, or animal care (a plus, but not required to shine!)
• Are available for weekend and holiday shifts and enjoy having a flexible schedule.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay, based on experience 
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care) 
• Generous CE allowance + 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 

Ready to wag some tails and make a difference? Apply now and join our pack! 

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

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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