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Work with the pack

Get paid to spend your day with dogs. Right now we're hiring groomers in Des Moines and Knoxville, a content creator in Nashville – WeHo and a business development manager for franchising, with room to grow as we do.

Doodle sitting under the play arch in the daycare yard

Why Mo'Tail

Perks with paws

The best part of the job has four legs. The rest isn't bad either.

  • Bring your dog

    Free daycare for your own pup on the days you work.

  • Spaw days for your pup

    50% off grooming for team members' dogs.

  • Certified, on us

    Paid pet first aid & CPR certification, plus ongoing training.

  • Room to grow

    Bather to groomer, attendant to manager: we promote from within.

  • Flexible schedules

    Early birds, night owls and weekend warriors all welcome.

  • Pack perks

    Team discounts across Paws & Pints: the bar, the park and The Bonetique.

Open roles

Find your spot

4 open roles

Grooming

Groomer

Des Moines, IA

Full grooms and breed cuts on your own schedule, with a bather on your team.

Type
Full time
Apply
Grooming

Groomer

Knoxville, TN

Full grooms and breed cuts on your own schedule, with a bather on your team.

Type
Full time
Apply
Marketing

Content Creator

Nashville – WeHo

Photos, video and stories from the pack. Own our social, Mo'Talk posts and local content, starting in Nashville.

Type
Full time
Apply
Franchise development

Business Development Manager, Franchising

Corporate · Remote or Des Moines

Find and qualify future franchise owners, run discovery days and help new markets open across the country.

Type
Full time
Apply

Don't see your role? We're always meeting great dog people. Send a general application

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How hiring works

From apply to first playgroup

  1. Apply

    Five minutes, no cover letter needed. Tell us about you (and your dogs).

  2. Quick chat

    A 15-minute call with the location manager.

  3. Meet the pack

    A paid working interview: spend a few hours with the team and the dogs.

  4. Welcome aboard

    Paid training, your pet CPR cert, and your first playgroup.

Apply

Tell us about you

No cover letter, no stress. We read every application, and the location manager will reach out within a week.

Do I need experience with dogs?

Not for most roles. If you love dogs and can stay calm in a busy room, we'll teach you the rest. Groomers and managers need experience.

How old do I need to be?

18+ for most roles, and 25+ with a clean driving record for Paws Pickup drivers.

Can I bring my own dog to work?

Yes, as long as they pass our temperament screening and are up to date on vaccines. Daycare is on us on the days you work.

What will I be doing on day one?

Shadowing a trainer, learning our playgroup rules and dog body language, and meeting a lot of very good dogs.

Franchise with us

Bring the pack to your town

Love dogs? Love business? Open a Mo'Tail & Spaw: four services under one roof, and a team behind you from site search to grand opening.

  • More ways to earnDaycare, lodging, grooming and Paws Pickup, plus memberships and retail.
  • Backup from day oneReal estate, buildout and design, branding, insurance, HR and your grand opening.
  • Training that sticksOnline, in person and on site, with hands-on help through your first months open.

Territories now available

Explore franchising Call 800-277-1264

This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Offers are made only through a Franchise Disclosure Document.

Book a visit

Booking happens in our app

Scan with your phone's camera to open it. New here? You'll create your dog's profile first.

Prefer to talk to a person? Call (515) 969-2275.

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