Pet Care Lead

Company: Tails-A-Wagn
Location: Claremore
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Pet Care Lead - Part-Time with Full-Time opportunity (Evenings, Weekends & Holidays Required) Claremore, OK | PT with FT opportunities| Tails-A-Wagn' is hiring for our a team of dependable, experienced Pet Care Leads who help guide our premier pet care team and provide the best service in pet care! If you love working with animals and people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in excellence and teamwork, this could be the perfect fit for you. This is a hands-on role where you'll work directly with pets while also helping guide and support your fellow team members. Our guests depend on your care, attention to detail, commitment to high standards, teamwork, and ability keep things running smoothly in an active environment. What We Offer: Competitive Pay: $12.00 to $15.00, based on experience and leadership ability. Growth Potential: This part-time position can grow into full-time, permanent employment. Team Culture: Join an experienced, supportive team in a top-tier pet care facility that values hospitality and adventure. Professional Development with Paid Training: Expand your skills in animal behavior, handling, team coordination, and leadership. High Standards, High Reward: Be part of a company known for excellence, integrity, and heart. What You'll Do: Lead by example to provide exceptional care for pets staying in our luxury adventure lodge. Serve as a shift lead and key holder, ensuring all daily routines, pet care, play times, cleaning tasks, and enrichment activities are completed accurately and on time. Guide and support the Pet Care Technicians, reinforcing safety, handling, and service standards.Ensure all pets receive proper feeding, hydration, medication, and enrichment according to protocol. Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and organized environment for pets and people. Communicate effectively with management regarding shift updates, incidents, or supply needs. Monitor animal behavior, document observations, and ensure a fun, stress-free experience for every guest. Work evenings, weekends, and holidays-no exceptions . Pets don't take days off, and neither do we! Who We're Looking For: Dependable & Professional: You show up on time, take initiative, and can be trusted to lead when management isn't on-site. Experienced & Skilled: You know how to handle dogs confidently and safely: one-on-one and in a group-care setting. Organized & Detail-Oriented: You notice what needs to be done and make sure it happens. Team Leader: You build up others through communication, accountability, and positivity. Committed to Excellence: You hold yourself and others to high standards because pets and their families deserve nothing less. EXPERIENCE: Minimum 6 months of professional pet care experience required; professional industry certification or equivalent experience preferred with willingness to pursue certification. Required: Some college, High School diploma, or GED; Must be 18 years old or older. What You Need to Know: Pet care can be unpredictable , loud, and physically demanding, often requiring work outdoors or in changing weather. Availability is Non-Negotiable: Evenings, weekends, and holidays are required, especially during peak seasons. Part-Time (approximately 20 - 25 Hours/Week) that may develop into a full-time role: Flexible schedule. Pay: $12 to $15 per hour; dependent on experience and performance. Opportunities to Grow: We reward reliability, quality performance, and leadership initiative-your role can expand over time. How to Apply: If you're excited about leading a team that makes tails wag every day, we want to hear from you! There are several ways to connect with us: Apply here, send your resume to JoinThePack@tailsawagn.net , or visit us in person to request an application at our Claremore facility. Join our team and help shape the future of pet hospitality one adventure at a time! Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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