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A DOG'S LIFE, voted best doggie daycare, boarding, training and grooming facility in the Silicon Valley Tails 2007, 2008 and 2009 Reader's Choice Awards, is searching for enthusiastic dog lovers to manage, care for and interact with our pups. We are interviewing for the following full- or part-time position(s):
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PLAYGROUP LEADER
A DOG'S LIFE, voted best doggie daycare in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, is searching for enthusiastic dog lovers to manage, care for and interact with our pups. We are interviewing for the following full or part time position: Playgroup Leader
Turn your passion into your career! If you LOVE both dogs and exercise then this is the job for you! You must have a passion for dogs, high energy, excellent communication skills, reliable transportation, a strong work ethic and the desire to have FUN! You must be able to work as a team player in a fast paced and loud atmosphere that can be physically demanding. Playgroup Leaders are responsible for supervising and regulating all dog-dog play, interacting with clients and helping to open and close the facility. Applicants must be mature, able to take initiative, be punctual and extraordinarily dependable. Individuals must be able to function in a very fast paced, physical environment and lift up to 40-50 lbs.
Our Sunnyvale and Milpitas facilities are open 365 days a year and our Palo Alto Facility is open Monday-Friday. We are looking for 1 full time and 1 part time Playgroup Leaders to work in our Sunnyvale facility; hours and days may vary, but evening and weekend availability are required. We are looking for 1 full time and 1 part time Playgroup Leaders to work in our Milpitas Facility; hours and days may vary, but weekend availability is required. We are looking for 1 part time person to work in our Palo Alto facility 1:30-7:30 Monday through Friday. Holiday availability is a huge plus for all locations! More hours may become available in the future. ****Prior working/volunteer experience with dogs is HIGHLY DESIRED**** However, employees receive all necessary training on site, so a great personality and the desire to learn about dogs are a MUST!
Typical responsibilities include managing and interacting with the dog playgroups, feeding meals, washing dishes, general cleaning and maintenance. Attentiveness to the pups is an absolute must! Applicants must not have a fear of elbow grease, as our reputation depends upon not only our safety, but our CLEANLINESS, as well. We have great customers and a great team, and we are looking for a terrific addition to that team.
Reliable transportation (whether it be your own vehicle, public transportation, etc) is a must. A background check will be done on all qualified candidates. Positions start at $8.75/hour, and may be negotiable depending on experience. Perks include free daycare and training classes, discounted boarding and grooming for your pup, opportunities for education (including Certification through the Pet Care Services Association), full medical and dental benefits for full-time employees and more!
For consideration, please submit a cover letter with your resume (attention: Tracey Lee Davis) to traceylee@dogslife.biz. Make sure to include in your resume any relevant animal care experience and why you are a good fit for this job. In your cover letter please provide us with a daytime and evening phone where you can be reached (please indicate the best time to call you). To expedite the hiring process, please fill out our ON-LINE JOB APPLICATION. Please know that we receive hundreds of applications for our positions, and it is not always possible to reply to all interested parties. NO PHONE CALLS, please!
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GROOMER
A DOG'S LIFE, voted best doggie daycare, boarding, training and grooming facility in the Silicon Valley Tails 2007, 2008 and 2009 Reader's Choice Awards, is searching for enthusiastic dog lovers to join our team. We are interviewing for the following part time position: Experienced Groomer
We have an immediate opening for an experienced, top-notch dog Groomer who is interested in a part-time position (Sundays and Mondays) in our Milpitas location. There is also a part-time postion available (Saturdays and Sundays) in our Sunnyvale location. We have everything from Yorkshire Terriers to Great Danes, Chinese Crested to Standard Poodles, so you must be comfortable working with all breeds of dogs, and be able to do so with a gentle hand.
*****To be eligible for this position, you must have a minimum of one year experience working as a groomer at a professional grooming salon and/or be a graduate of a professional grooming school.*****
Reliable transportation (whether it be your own vehicle, public transportation, etc) is a must. A background check will be done on all qualified candidates. Perks include free daycare & boarding, free training classes, opportunities for education (including Certification through the Pet Care Services Association), full medical and dental benefits for full-time employees and more!
For consideration, please submit a cover letter with your resume (attention: Tracey Lee Davis) to traceylee@dogslife.biz. Make sure to include in your resume any relevant animal care experience. In your cover letter please provide us with a daytime and evening phone where you can be reached (please indicate the best time to call you). To expedite the hiring process, please fill out our ON-LINE JOB APPLICATION.
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