Dog Handler

_*Do you wish to have a boss and team who cares about your future and is willing to invest in your growth and development? Do you want to learn from the best? Are you looking for a working position where you aren''t stuck in a small space all day and can breathe fresh air?*__If you replied with an emphatic YES, please read on to learn more about our exciting career opportunity. _*Our story: *We are K-9 Divine. Rachel, the founder, started this business with the passion that dogs deserve to be in wide-open spaces as much as possible, whether indoors or out. It is in their DNA. She also understands the unique needs of extremely busy professionals who love their dogs and want THE BEST for them. So, she set out to create a unique and special dog boarding and daycare service that attracts people from as far as Canada!Located on 80 acres, it is a favorite of our four-legged friends. We offer boarding, daycare, dog training, and van pet pick-up services in DC. K-9 Divine offers a fully cage-free environment with over 9000 sq feet of indoor space with lots of comfy couches and beds for our guests to sleep.Check out our website at: are looking for staff for evening/overnight shifts as Dog Handlers *(*Weekend* and *holiday* work is *required*; you will earn time-and-a-half on holidays)* 3PM - 11PM* 11PM - 7AM*Your role: ** Feed and water animals.* Clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect indoor and outdoor dog areas.* Collect and record animal information.* Perform animal grooming duties.* Prevent fighting between dogs by careful supervision and management and break up fights immediately if they occur.*Education, Experience, and Skills Required** Cannot be timid or afraid of dogs* Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time* Able to lift 50 lbs. unrestricted* This is a highly physical job, and therefore you must have full physical capabilities to function well in this position*Compensation** $18-$20 an hour, performance raises given at reviews* Sick leave* Bonuses*No phone calls please*We have a formal recruiting process and have a relationship with Zephyr Connects LLC, whom we use for the screening and hiring process. If you are selected for the next step, you will get instructions within 3 days of your submission. Everyone will be contacted.K-9 Divine provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, K-9 Divine complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.ZC1Job Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hourBenefits:* Paid time offSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Holidays* Night shift* Weekend availabilitySupplemental pay types:* Bonus payAbility to commute/relocate:* Nanjemoy, MD 20662: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Application Question(s):* Why do you want to work with dogs?* Are you timid around dogs?Work Location: One location

Created: 2025-11-15