Key Responsibilities;
- Confidently handle dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments.
- Exercise, socialize, and play with dogs to support their physical and mental well-being.
- Feed dogs, provide fresh water, and administer medications according to established daily schedules.
- Monitor dogs for any signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, and promptly report concerns.
- Walk dogs individually on a waist-leash and safely manage groups of 4-5 dogs when transporting them to the private off-leash park area.
- Willingness to Learn and consistently follow all kennel procedures, safety protocols, and assigned duties while supporting the overall care and well-being of the dogs.
- Clean and disinfect all play areas in accordance with cleaning protocol. Including but not limited to; kennels, individual lodge areas, and open play spaces, by removing excrement, soiled bedding, and leftover food, washing floors, walls, and windows.
- Maintain cleaning equipment, including shovels, rakes, and garbage cans, ensuring they are clean and in good working condition.
- Must be willing and ready to learn and follow through with any duties that need to be don
Potential for Front desk duties, which may include:
- Answer inquiries from the public regarding pet care and pet supplies
- Intake of new clients
- Check-out daycare dogs and taking payments.
- Contact dog owners to inform them of any issues.
Working Conditions
- Dog care attendants may work entirely indoors in our 4,100sqft facilities, or outdoors in all weather conditions walking the dogs and attending to off leash.
- Attendants must be able to tolerate unpleasant odors and not mind getting dirty.
- Required to restrain animals as well as lift and carry light or heavy animals and cages that weigh over 45lbs.
- There may be a risk of occasionally being bitten or scratched.
Skills & Abilities
- Dependable
- Strong teamwork mentality
- Openness and willingness to learn
- Possess exceptional situational awareness skills
- Gentle and patient with animals
- Confident and Able to control animals
- Physically fit
- Receive and follow through with instructions given
- Verbal and written communicative skills
- The ability to work well independently and keep motivated
- Attendants should enjoy dealing with people.
- Attendants should enjoy having clear rules and guidelines for their work, and caring for animals.
- References/background check will be required.
- Criminal check required.
Job Types: Full-Time, Part-time/Casual
Salary: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- Shifts range anywhere from 6:30am-6:30pm
- Monday - Friday, Flexibility for Saturdays (Fall/Winter)
- On call
Supplemental pay types:
Application question(s):
- What is it about you that makes you a good fit for this position?
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person