OPEN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We’re a small, long-established dog boarding and sitting business with over 12 years of happy tails and 90%+ repeat Guests (dogs). Our setup blends the safety and structure of a professional facility with the warmth and personal care of a home environment. We’re looking for a 3rd Team Member to join our dedicated crew and help us continue to provide top-tier care to our Guests and their pet parents.

This is a very physical, hands-on role caring for small to large dogs in a professional home-based environment. Duties are split between direct dog care, cleaning, and client communication. While living on-site is optional, most team members choose to live due to the variability in shift times/hours and responsibilities. If you live on-site, a private furnished room is provided as part of your compensation package (details below).

• Follow daily care routines for our Guest dogs, ensuring they receive a safe, fun, and loving experience.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks to keep our facility presentable and operating well.
• Interact with pet parents in person and through digital communication channels.
• Administer medications, monitor health and behavior, and match playmates by temperament.
• Handle drop-offs, pick-ups, and occasional baths.
• Occasionally assist with two small seasonal side businesses (Airbnb & vehicle rental) using provided checklists, with additional pay for these tasks.

Must be able to:

• Stand/walk for extended periods (10–20k steps per shift).
• Lift and control dogs up to 80 lbs to chest height.
• Control a leashed dog over 100 lbs on wet surfaces.
• Lift a 40 lb crate overhead.

• Average 20–35 hours/week (average of 25 hours typical once trained depending on season).
• Morning shift: ~6:30am–2pm | Evening shift: ~2pm–9:30pm (standard times vary slightly based on day of week). Important: Actual work time varies drastically based on our Guests staying with us, drop-off/pickup schedules, and nap times. The majority of work happens in the first and last 4-6 hours of the shift times listed (especially when it is hot outside). A shift is typically only 3-7 hours of work.Two days off per week when fully staffed.

• Structured ~10-shift training plan with increasing responsibilities.
• Monday team meeting (1 hr weekly and 3 hrs once a month).

• Hourly wage: Up to $18/hour (varies based on team performance) plus tips. Pay every 2 weeks.  Tips vary by week, season, and customer volume. Historical averages range $50–$75/week per employee.
• Tips are pooled and split equally among tipped employees.
• Live-in option: Furnished private room in a shared 3BR/2BA 1550 sqft house, with utilities and most household disposables included. Value is approximately $245/week, deducted from gross pay in accordance with state and federal law.
• Non-live-in option: No room & board provided; hourly rate remains the same.
• Small college tuition reimbursement available (2 semesters per year), after first 6 months      of employment.

• If selected after initial screening, you’ll have a phone interview, in-person tour, and then paid working interview shifts. These shifts include hands-on work with dogs and facility cleaning so you can experience the role firsthand.
• Before an offer, you’ll complete a short knowledge test, written communication exercise, and a role-play scenario (with support and study materials provided).

• Reliable, attentive, and trustworthy.
• To succeed as a Dog Caregiver you should be patient, empathetic, and have strong dog/people skills. Working with dogs is probably only about half of the job (working with humans and cleaning/maintenance comprise the other half).
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team.
• At least 1 year of animal care or customer service experience preferred.
• Able to commit to at least 1 year of employment.
• Ability to work holidays and peak travel periods.

• Bring your own friendly, vaccinated dog to work (subject to compatibility).
• Meet lots of cute puppies.
• Opportunity to develop close relationships with co-workers that are also roommates should      you choose.

Near 101 & Chaparral, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (~1 mile from Scottsdale Community College, ~12 min from ASU Tempe).

Apply via the “Apply Now” form below. We cannot accept applications via phone or other site forms.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!