Careers

Please review openings and submit an online application (below).

Join a Community of Pet Care Professionals!

Looking for a fun place to work where you can be around animals, engage with fellow animal lovers, learn about pet care, nutrition and wellness, and a place where you feel like family?

Ken Caryl Pet Spa is an independent pet store in the Littleton, Colorado that is family owned & operated since 2005.  We offer full-serve & self-serve options, pet retail including pet food, treats and supplements.  We also have 3 sister companies: Distinctive Pet Care (since 1995, a in-home dog walking & pet sitting service), Creating Forever Dogs (since 2019, offering private sessions, training classes & other behavior help), and Colorado Pet Education (since 2020, a facility that hosts educational classes, clinics & workshops from other pet professionals).

Our Mission – To provide confidence to pet parents by providing them meaningful information to assist them in the care of their pets.  Every customer interaction is a means of letting our clients and pets know they are in a special place!

We offer a fast-paced, fun environment and the following incentives:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Simple IRA with company match
  • Generous Employee Discount
  • Flexible Schedule for Part-Time Employees/Students
  • Full-Time opportunities for experienced team members
  • Opportunity for Training and Development

All team members must have a passion for animals and a passion for creating a positive customer experience.

Experienced Pet Stylist/Groomer 

We are looking for a great team member either P/T or F/T groomer that is able to do breed cuts and hand scissoring. Must have experience and customer service skills. We have a great client base that is growing every day and our furry clients deserve the best!

Requirements:  a professional appearance, be a hard worker, dependable, trustworthy.   Must get along well with others and come to work every day, ready to WORK & have FUN!

Days/shifts may be discussed.  This is a great opportunity to get a clientele base established for long-term stability.

Pet Bathers  

Our Pet Bathers are responsible for completing the entire check-in & bathing process for all dogs that are needing non-haircut appointments.  Job responsibilities would include; checking-in, bathing, nail trims, cleaning ears, special bathing treatments, brushing out, de-matting, and drying our wonderful client’s pets.  This takes a patient person with an understanding of different breeds of dogs.  We will train the right person if you are a hard worker, dependable, independent worker, and team player.  You must also be able to lift 40 pounds unassisted.  We usually cross-train you as a customer service sales associate to help assist clients or cover shifts as needed.  We are open 7 days per week and usually, there is one weekend day required.  (In some cases we can work around your schedule–we can discuss during the interview)

Pet Care Sales Associate

We are seeking a sharp, part-time sales associate for our grooming salon and pet retail store. This individual should have great multi-tasking skills, customer service skills, excellent communication, and always be willing to learn, especially in regards to dog and cat nutrition, health, and the products we carry. Experience in retail and the pet industry is desired but not a requirement. We are looking for someone with a great attitude, team-oriented, dependable, an open mind for learning new skills, and align with our “no gossip” environment. Job responsibilities could include but are not limited to greeting and helping customers, answering phones, scheduling grooming appointments, checking in clients, educating customers about dog and cat nutrition once trained, processing product orders, and cleaning duties. We are open 7 days per week and usually, there is one weekend day required.  (In some cases we can work around your schedule–we can discuss during the interview)

Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers 

We are looking for pet caregivers to visit client’s homes in the 80123, 80127, 80128, and 80465 zip codes to care for their pets.  We ask that you live within these zip codes so that your travel is more economic and is easier during inclement weather.

Must pass a background check, have reliable transportation, have a very flexible schedule, to provide consistent care to our clients, and most of all LOVE pets!

Please fill out the online questionnaire located here: https://distinctivepetcare.com/become-a-pet-sitter/

Overnight Sitters 

We are looking for an overnight sitter that is available to stay in clients’ homes from 7 pm – 7 am.

Must pass a background check, have reliable transportation, be extremely dependable, and most of all LOVE pets!

If you are interested in applying,  please submit your info below.