Love dogs? Show up? We want to meet you.
Pawsome is always looking for motivated people to join the family. People who light up when a 90-lb lab comes barreling through the door, and who don't flinch at the cleanup afterward.
Pick your path
Dog Care & Kennel
Park, daycare, boarding and kennel attendants. Day, evening and overnight. Run playgroups, keep dogs safe, feed and med them, tuck boarders in, keep the place spotless. Groomers and bathers apply here too.
Barkside Café
Counter, coffee, snacks and beer and wine service, inside a room full of dogs. Fast, friendly and clean. Pouring beer or wine takes 21+ and a WA MAST permit.
Pay depends on role and experience; details are shared at interview. Perks: employee discount, flexible scheduling, paid training, and room to grow into lead, trainer or customer-service roles.
Straight talk: we may or may not be hiring right now
We keep every application on file. When it's time to hire, we go through them, and if you're a fit, we reach out. Don't expect a reply right away. Please don't call or drop in to check on it.
What we look for
Real time around dogs (daycare, boarding, vet, shelter, rescue, grooming, training, or a lifetime with your own pack). You read dog body language, stay calm when it gets loud, write a clear update to a pet parent, and handle booking apps without help. You show up, follow through, and cleaning doesn't scare you. It's half the job. Café crew: fast, friendly service, clean hands, and you're happy working in a room full of dogs.
The 5 must-haves
Can't say yes to all five for your path? This probably isn't the gig.
Both paths:
You can be on your feet (standing, walking, bending, cleaning) for a full shift, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
You can work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
You have a reliable way to get here on time, including early-morning and evening (until 10:00 PM) shifts. Dog Care also includes overnights.
You're 18 or older.
Plus one for your path:
Dog Care & Kennel: You can safely handle dogs of every size, 5 lb to 100+ lb, including leading, restraining and lifting a dog or supplies of about 50 lb, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Barkside Café: You have a WA food worker card, or will get one within 14 days of hire. Pouring or selling beer or wine also takes 21+ and a WA MAST permit (within 60 days of hire).
Heads up: the application is long
Each path has its own real screening, about 40 questions, including a knowledge check (dog care, or café and alcohol service). Plan on 15–20 minutes. We read resumes only after the screening, so take it seriously.
Pawsome Park and Lodge is an equal opportunity employer. Need an accommodation to apply? Use our contact form.