****Must be able to work from 7am to 1 pm****

Expectations and Duties include, but are not limited to:

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• Supervising large groups of dogs with other team members


• Use of obedience skills to control the pack


• Greet and engage with clients during arrivals and departures


• Maintaining sanitary play areas


• General cleaning including: laundry, washing dishes and mopping


• Preparing meals and administering medications


• Greet and engaging with clients during check-in process


• Must be able to follow directions and comply with processes and procedures for best practices in animal care, health and safety


• Help to ensure accuracy of total number of dogs in house


• Perform feedings accurately and pass on communication if dogs are not eating


• Integrate new dogs into the pack following the protocol and evaluate throughout the day


• Intake daycare dogs safely and in a controlled manner

• Ensure that the dogs have fresh water at all times


• Know our veterinary partners and our emergency plan


• Have a good understanding of canine first aid and take the lead on any first aid care needed on the floor


• Work with dogs on the floor to continue our commitment to training and keeping the dogs engaged in a positive manner on the floor

• Observe dogs for any and all odd behaviors, signs of illness or injury and report to owners if anything of concern comes to your attention

Constantly be touching and feeling the dogs, looking at feet, ears, teeth, etc… so we can communicate to clients when a dog is in need of a nail trim, teeth clean, groom, or if there’s anything concerning that a vet should

Teamwork & Communication

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• Work as a team to ensure obedience skills are used to manage the pack

• Ensure that all communication is passed along to next shift’s teammate


• Assist superior in ensuring that all policies and procedures are being followed

Physical Requirements

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• Ability to lift food and belongings weighing up to 50 pounds


• Handle animals weighing up to 150 pounds


• Work standing, walking and bending for 6-8 hour shifts


• Stamina to work with energetic dogs, while ensuring our facility is inviting and sanitary

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Previous experience in a pet facility or pet care environment a plus


• Basic understanding of dog communication


• Excellent work history and references

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $10.00 to $12.00 /hour