Join the Barks & Wildlife Retreat Team

Turn your passion for dogs into a career you’ll love — serving families across Spring, TX and Longville, LA.

🌳 Work Where Dogs Are Family

The family behind Barks & Wildlife Retreat with their beloved golden retriever

🐶 Be part of a supportive, family-owned business.

Barks & Wildlife Retreat trusted by families for 5-star pet care

⭐ Earn the trust of local families who count on us for 5-star care

At Barks & Wildlife Retreat, every day is an opportunity to make tails wag and families smile. Our team of Bark Rangers is dedicated to providing safe, loving, and enriching care for dogs — and we’re always looking for passionate, reliable, and hard-working people to join us.

Whether you’re helping in the play yards, grooming, or greeting families at the front desk, you’ll play a vital role in making our retreats the best place for dogs and their owners.

Smiling staff member caring for Rottweiler at Barks & Wildlife Retreat

🌞 Fun, active environment — no two days are the same.

Trainer playing fetch with large black dog at Barks & Wildlife Retreat

📚 Training and growth opportunities in animal care.

Woman playing with two happy dogs at Barks & Wildlife Retreat

❤️ Do meaningful work caring for dogs.

❤️ A Team That Cares

Barks & Wildlife Retreat staff love and care for every pup

🏆 Positions We Hire

A pup receives tender love at Barks & Wildlife Retreat
Happy caretaker bonding with dog at Barks & Wildlife Retreat
Staff playing with happy dogs outdoors at Barks & Wildlife Retreat
  • Our Kennel Technicians are the heart of daily pet care. They ensure dogs are safe, clean, comfortable, and loved during their stay.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Feed, water, and monitor dogs according to individual care instructions.

    • Clean suites, play yards, and facility areas to maintain a safe environment.

    • Assist with exercise, potty breaks, and socialization.

    • Observe pet behavior and report changes to management.

  • Dedicated to exercise and enrichment, Playtime Technicians lead group and individual play sessions. They focus on fun, safety, and socialization for every dog.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Supervise off-leash group play and individual activities.

    • Match dogs to compatible play groups and manage introductions.

    • Provide enrichment activities like fetch, agility, or scent games.

    • Ensure safety protocols are followed during all play sessions.

  • Provide professional grooming services ranging from baths and tidy-ups to full breed-standard cuts. Groomers ensure a safe, clean, and efficient salon environment while making pets look and feel their best. Attention to detail, gentle handling, and excellent communication with pet parents are essential.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Perform bathing, brushing, trimming, de-shedding, and breed-specific grooming.

    • Monitor pets’ health and behavior during grooming.

    • Maintain salon cleanliness, equipment safety, and efficiency.

    • Communicate with clients about grooming preferences and pet care needs.

  • Bathers support the grooming team by keeping dogs clean, comfortable, and ready for styling. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves working directly with dogs of all sizes.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Perform bathing, blow drying, nail trimming, and basic brushing.

    • Assist groomers with prep work for full grooms.

    • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the grooming area.

    • Handle dogs gently and confidently, ensuring their safety.

  • Trainers provide positive reinforcement-based training programs to help dogs and owners achieve success together.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Conduct individual training sessions and group classes.

    • Design training plans for obedience, behavior modification, and enrichment.

    • Communicate progress and homework to owners.

    • Promote safe, positive methods aligned with Barks & Wildlife standards.

  • Managers oversee daily operations, staff leadership, and customer service to ensure the facility runs smoothly and families receive excellent care.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead, train, and motivate staff in all departments.

    • Manage schedules, payroll, and daily operations.

    • Handle customer inquiries, feedback, and resolutions professionally.

    • Ensure compliance with safety, health, and animal care standards.

📝 How to Apply

If you’re passionate about pets and ready to join a hardworking, dog-loving team, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply:

  1. View our current openings.

  2. Submit your application online or send your resume to: info@barksandwildlife.com

We’ll reach out if your skills and passion are a match.

Happy dogs enjoying outdoor playtime at Barks & Wildlife Retreat