Are you an animal lover who takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for pets? Join Rainier Dog Resort & Spa — King County’s #1 dog daycare! We're an enrichment-focused dog daycare, boarding, bathing, and training facility dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care.
We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented team member to join our evening crew. This position combines hands-on dog care with facility cleaning, sanitization, and preparation to ensure our guests have a safe and welcoming environment each day.
Schedule & Availability
- Part-Time: Approximately 16–20 hours per week, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts for up to 40 hours per week based on staffing needs.
- Monday & Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Required)
- On-Call Rotation: Share weekly call-out coverage responsibilities with another team member. Must be available to cover shifts during assigned on-call periods.
- Weekends: Required to work 1–2 weekend shifts per month.
- Holidays: Must be available to work holidays as scheduled.
- Additional hours may be available for employees seeking a more flexible or full-time schedule.
What We Are
- A busy, licensed, bonded, and insured pet care facility with 24/7 staffed boarding and spacious indoor/outdoor play yards.
- Dedicated to personalized, enrichment-based care with a focus on minimizing fear and stress.
- Equipped with secure cabins and suites, hospital-grade HVAC with UV air disinfection, and professional cleaning systems.
- Committed to ongoing staff education, safety, and maintaining exceptional facility standards.
What You'll Do
This evening position primarily focuses on cleaning, sanitization, and preparing the facility for the following day, with some dog-handling responsibilities.
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect playrooms, boarding areas, kennels, and common spaces.
- Complete evening cleaning checklists and prepare supplies, equipment, and activity areas for the next day's operations.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization throughout the facility.
- Safely handle and move dogs between play areas, boarding accommodations, and activities as needed.
- Assist with evening feeding, potty breaks, and individualized care routines.
- Monitor dog behavior and communicate any health, safety, or behavioral concerns to management.
- Work independently and efficiently to ensure all assigned tasks are completed before the end of the shift.
- Provide additional shift coverage during scheduled on-call rotations.
Who We're Looking For
- Dependable and punctual, with the flexibility to fulfill scheduled on-call responsibilities.
- Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining a clean, sanitary environment.
- Comfortable performing physically demanding work, including extended periods of standing, bending, lifting, and cleaning.
- Confident, calm, and compassionate around dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
- Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and follow detailed cleaning procedures.
- Willing to work evenings, rotating weekends, and holidays.
- Previous animal-care or professional cleaning experience is a plus, but not required — we provide paid training!
Compensation & Perks
- $21.57 per hour, plus client gratuities
- Paid training
- Employee discounts
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunities to pick up additional shifts
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Continued education and professional development
Why Rainier Dog Resort & Spa?
At Rainier Dog Resort & Spa, exceptional pet care goes beyond playtime. A clean, organized, and safe facility is essential to the health and happiness of every guest. Our evening team plays a critical role in maintaining these standards and setting our dogs and daytime staff up for success.
If you're hardworking, reliable, love animals, and take pride in a job well done, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today and become part of the Rainier Dog Resort & Spa team!
