Dog Daycare and Kennel Attendant
Dog Dayz is seeking a reliable Dog Day Care and Dog & Cat Boarding Attendant to provide excellent care to dogs and cats staying at our facility. This a is a full-time position that will include weekend and holiday shifts. This position includes direct handling of pets, cleaning, customer service, lifting, and outdoor work.
Our ideal candidate is a person who loves animals and can provide high-quality pet care for our customers while their dogs and cats are with us. We expect you to provide a fun, safe, and clean environment for dogs and cats and put customers at ease, communicating with them, and assuring them that their pets will be safe and professionally cared for. Prior experience in animal care or kennel work is preferred. Professional online and on-the-job training is required.
Attendant Duties and Responsibilities (For Boarding and Daycare)
Supervise and manage dogs during group play in play areas to ensure pet safety
Ascertain dog personalities and play types and assign them to appropriate play groups
Take dogs for walks and hikes
Clean and maintain kennels and kennel facilities
Provide food, water, and meds throughout the day according to instructions
Perform beginning/end-of-day maintenance/cleaning routines
Perform deep cleaning
Interact with pet owners and provide excellent customer service
Maintain computerized records of dogs
Check customers in and out and light receptionist duties
Keep records of feeding and walking schedules for each dog
Photograph and update owners regularly
Requirements and Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old
Must have reliable transportation to and from work
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, stay-on-your-toes environment - this means being physically and mentally capable of handling change and being very situationally aware
Prior experience at a dog daycare or boarding facility, shelter, vet office, or personal animal care is preferred
Familiarity with dog behavior and various dog breeds
Familiarity with kennel operations and maintenance
Passion for taking care of animals
Ability to work outside in all types of weather, stand for prolonged periods of time, move and react quickly, and hike/walk dogs
Ability to work with a team, communicate with co-workers, and present a professional demeanor to customers
Ability to keep track of schedules, multiple dogs and their needs/personalities, and customer and pet names
Physical stamina for cleaning and maintaining kennels
Loyal, hard-working, honest, mature, friendly
Ability to work a regular schedule, over holidays, throughout summer, and long-term
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with animals, gain valuable experience in the field of animal care, and contribute to the well-being of our furry friends. If you are passionate about animals and enjoy providing top-notch care alongside a work-family of animal lovers , we would love to hear from you.
Pay: From $18.00 to $20.00 per hour
Shifts are likely to be 10:30a - 7p on Monday - Thursday and 7:30 - 5:30 Sunday