Job Description
Yardstick is a boutique, suites-only dog hotel defining dog hospitality in Dallas through personalized care, elevated service, and a calmer, more thoughtful experience for dogs and their people. We’re hiring full-time and part-time Dog Hosts to join our growing team and help deliver exceptional daily care and customer experience across our Dallas-area locations.
If you love dogs, stay calm in busy environments, and take pride in great service, we’d love to meet you.
Why Yardstick
- Calm, well-designed work environment
- Growing company with advancement opportunities
- Full-time and part-time roles available
- Competitive pay, tips, and benefits
What You’ll Do
- Care for and supervise dogs during group play and daily routines
- Feed dogs and administer medications as directed
- Monitor behavior, wellness, and safety throughout the day
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility
- Communicate with customers before, during, and after stays
- Support smooth daily operations with your team
What We’re Looking For
- Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and temperaments
- Able to stay active and on your feet during shifts
- Organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced setting
- Prior pet care experience is a plus, but not required
- Available on weekends and holidays
- Reliable transportation
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting at $16/hour + tips
- PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
- Employee discounts
- Growth opportunities
Location: Dallas, TX (including our existing Dallas-area locations and upcoming Preston Valley location — not yet open)
Keywords: dog hotel, pet resort, dog boarding, dog daycare, kennel technician, kennel attendant, dog handler, animal care, pet services, veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, vet tech, dog trainer, dog groomer