Join Our Team @Topdogsf!
Who We Are:Top Dog SF is a leading professional dog training company in the Bay Area proudly serving the community since 2004. Using modern sciencebased positive reinforcement techniques we help owners raise confident wellrounded urban dogs. Locally owned and operated we focus on employee development promoting from within and continually improving our services.Our mission is guided by our D.O.G.S. Core Values:
- Dedication to Positive Training: Were committed to forcefree rewardbased methods that strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners through compassionate care and communication.
- Optimal Safety and Care: Our focus is on ensuring the health safety and happiness of every dog through small group sizes professional expertise and personalized attention.
- Growth and Learning: We empower dogs and their owners with the tools training and support needed for lifelong success and enrichment.
- Socialization and Community: We foster connections through structured play enrichment training and community engagement to create wellrounded confident dogs.
From our location at 2121 Taraval St. in San Francisco we provide awardwinning pet care offering smallbreed PlayCare exercise and training for puppies and dogs.
If youre passionate about caring for dogs and excited to be part of a supportive and dynamic team we want to hear from you!
Position: Small Dog PlayCare Attendant
About the Role:
As a Small Dog PlayCare Attendant youll create a safe fun and stimulating environment for our small canine clients. Youll follow positive reinforcement training methods and plans to ensure consistency and build trust with the dogs in your care. From supervising playgroups to ensuring their wellbeing youll play a vital role in their happiness and health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise Playgroups: Oversee small dog playgroups ensuring a safe and positive social environment.
- Follow Training Plans: Implement positive reinforcement training methods and follow behavior plans designed by Top Dog SF trainers.
- Basic Care: Feed walk clean up after dogs and administer medications as needed.
- Cleanliness: Maintain high hygiene standards by sanitizing play areas crates floors and common spaces.
- Health Monitoring: Observe dogs for any changes in behavior or health and report concerns to management.
- Engagement: Facilitate play and enrichment activities to stimulate dogs physically and mentally.
- Customer Service: Communicate with pet parents providing updates and addressing inquiries. Handle checkins and checkouts using our software (training provided).
What Were Looking For:
- Experience: Prior dog care experience preferred but not required well train you!
- Passion: A genuine love for dogs and commitment to their wellbeing.
- Understanding of Positive Reinforcement: Familiarity with or willingness to learn modern sciencebased training techniques.
- Physical Fitness: Ability to stand bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- ProblemSolving: Ability to handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.
- Reliability: Consistent attendance and punctuality are a must.
- Teamwork: Patience empathy and adaptability with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Why Join Us
At Top Dog SF youll work with a passionate team and enjoy these benefits after completing 60 fulltime shifts:
- Competitive pay starting at $22/hour (based on experience).
- Quarterly performance reviews with potential for raises bonuses and Quarterly performance reviews with potential for raises bonuses and a supported career development path.
- Paid sick time (up to 80 hours/year) for ALL employees.
- Health Benefits: Group health insurance 50 covered) or monthly medical reimbursement (for fulltime staff).
- Six paid holidays annually (for fulltime staff).
- Monthly cellphone reimbursement (for fulltime staff).
- Employersponsored IRA retirement account through Cal Savers.
- Paid training and professional development.
- A stable schedule with a wellestablished company rooted in the community.
Hours & Availability:
- PlayCare Hours: MondayFriday 7:30am6:00pm) & SaturdaySunday 9:00am5:00pm).
- Shifts: Are 810 hours with a 60minute lunch break.
- PartTime: At least 3 days/week Monday through Sunday.
- FullTime: Availability for 45 days/week preferred.
Applicants must provide three professional references (one from a previous supervisor preferred).
How to Apply:
Ready to join our team Submit your resume highlighting your experience and enthusiasm for working with dogs. Learn more about us at www.topdogsf or follow us on Instagram at @TopDogSF.
Required Experience:
Junior IC