Dog Daycare Handler & Van Chauffeur
Employment Type : Full-Time
Looking for an outdoor job with puppy perks? Join our team today!
Start by taking a virtual visit of Rascal Ranch!
Life is better as a Rascal. And as a Rascal Wrangler
- $21-23 per hour (DOE and references!)
- 4 Day Weekday position- Monday-Thursday set shift- applicants must be available for all four weekly shifts
- 25-30 hours per week (required) + petsitting weekend opportunities (not required, but can be opportunities for extra income)
THE PERFECT JOB. for the right fit!
- We have one goal- to give pups their best day, every day.
- We work together- our team is the core. The Rascal Wranglers work in sync and support one another.
- We are employees and thrive in our camaraderie and shared commitment to the success of our team, pups, clients, and business.
- We are a balanced group of dog lovers and people persons- we love dogs, and we like working with our team and clients too.
- We are mature, positive, and communicate well.
- We are high-energy multi-taskers who enjoy the hustle of a set schedule and keep things on time
- We learn all that we can about dogs- all wranglers get certified in dog handling. And nothing beats this on-the-job training of learning dog behavior and understanding. We never stop learning and trying to be better.
- We have silly photoshoots and dress up our goofy rascals for dog birthdays, Halloween and ugly holiday sweaters.
- We work outside, rain or shine. We expect to get a little dirty- tennis shoes, cargo pants or jeans (sometimes rain pants), t-shirts and hoodies. We dress the part of doggy playmate.
- We love our schedule of working daytime shifts during the work week- no evenings, weekends or holidays.
WHAT WE DO
- Rascal Wranglers each pick up a pack of our membership pups in the company van from their homes in Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo or Burlingame–– then bring the excited rascals to our private, 5-acre dog ranch near the beautiful coast (near Pacifica) for some group fun, agility games, and off-leash freedom! Wranglers drive their assigned pack home at the end of the day and give a snuggle with the promise to see them again tomorrow.
- Rascal Wranglers are experienced drivers (current CA Driver's Licensed required) and transport the Rascals with the uttermost caution and focus on safety.
- At the Ranch, Rascal Wranglers monitor play and act as the yard duty. They watch to ensure balanced play, match appropriate playmates and attend to the safety of any pups in the rare event of dog play injuries.
- Rascal Wranglers are friendly and professional with clients and absolutely respectful of their homes
- Rascal Wranglers document each day with play photos and dog selfies. They write and send playful and professional wrap-up messages to management and dog parents.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
- Job seekers who love animals, work well with people, have the stamina for a fast-moving day, a clean driving record and clear background check.
- Job seekers looking for a part-time position - 25-30 hours per week.
- Job seekers who come from (or at the very least appreciate) the structure of a safety-first work environment and will actively follow the protocols that ensure the safety of the dogs and team.
- Jobseekers who have worked in care positions- healthcare, childcare or animal care. EMT's, nannies, pre-school aids, vet techs. vet assistants, swim instructors, life coaches, dental assistants, flight attendants. personal trainers, hosts/hostesses, servers- and customer service- all bring compatible skill sets to this role.
- Former stay-at-home parents love and do awesome in this position!
WHERE WE ARE LOCATED.
Your work day starts/ends in San Carlos or R edwood City, with a drive to/from Rascal Ranch located near Half Moon Bay. Wranglers use the company van.
WHO WE ARE.
We aim to be different - and better. Traditional doggy daycares are loud, concrete-floor warehouses that group random dogs together. Our private “Rascal Ranch” is a 5 acre doggy utopia with agility courses and playgrounds where pups can run, roam or just relax. We provide a positive socialization environment and help Rascals be better k-9 citizens out in the community.
Don’t just take our word for our commitment to quality care- check out our all 5-star ratings on Yelp, Google and Facebook!
WHO YOU ARE.
You have countless dog photos on your phone - some of which are dogs you only met once on the street but had to stop and say hello.
- You are looking for a consistent schedule and plan to stay for at least one year.
- You have experience as a dog walker, doggy daycare attendant, vet staff, petsitter, groomer, dog trainer or some variation. Or as a dedicated dog owner who treats their Rascal like family.
- You are excited about the opportunity to learn from our extensive training.
- You can’t wait to be on a team of like-minded dog nuts who will support you with all they have learned.
- You are patient- even when the dogs are behaving like crazies.
- You are committed to your shifts because you know those Rascals are waiting at the door for you.
- You always follow directions and embrace all protocols to protect our Rascals.
- You are communicative and easily adapt/flex when a client or your manager has a last minute request or a teammate needs a hand.
- You are active and can hold your own at your end of the leash with confidence.
- You feel comfortable with basic technology (like Zoom meetings, Google Sheets, Google Photos and Gmail) and are confident in your ability to learn our software program.
WHAT YOU’LL DO.
You will be a doggy chauffeur in one of our company vans picking up your pack of pups for safe transport to the Rascal Ranch, a playgroup supervisor, an amateur photographer and dog whisperer in training. You will be a face of the business and interacting with clients at pick up and drop off. You will be a dependable team player that shows up on time and ready to help.
Your typical day:
- Arrive at the company van at 8:45 am. Depending on the route you cover, your start point will be in Burlingame, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos or Redwood City. Start your day picking up pups from our client's homes on the Peninsula- from Redwood City to Burlingame. All of our clients are on memberships so you will be working with a consistent pack of pups.
- Next, drive out to Half Moon Bay to our private, 5 acre Rascal Ranch. There you’ll supervise your pack, encourage safe play and take photos/videos of wagging tails for our social media and clients.
- Finally, enjoy the snores as you drive and drop off the Rascals at home with a hug and promise to do it all again tomorrow.
SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid California Driver License- part of this position is driving.
- Must have extensive driving experience with a record that reflects safe driving and responsible behavior
- Able to pass background check- No DUI's, felony convictions or criminal records
- Positive References required (preferably from past managers)
- Ability to work in a natural outdoor environment in all weather conditions- rain or shine.
- Local, full-time resident of Bay Area
- The ability to walk, pull, push, bend or reach
- The ability to lift up to 60 pounds
- No smoking or vaping allowed in or near any company property, including company vehicles. ranch or client's homes.
- All employees are subject to random drug testing
- Over 21 years of age. US citizen legally authorized to work in the US for at least the next 12 months
HOW TO APPLY:
Complete this full application
BONUS POINTS :
Visit vickislittlerascals.com
Email jobs@vickislittlerascals.com and answer the following-
- Who was Vicki’s original Rascal that inspired her heartfelt “Golden Standard” of care?
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