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Downtown Dogs
Dog Daycare Play Group Leader
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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$39,426 / year median in California
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Dog Daycare Play Group Leader Downtown Dogs
- 4.0 Palo Alto, CA Job Details Part-time $19
- $24 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Companion animal handling Interpersonal skills In-person customer service Maintenance Pet care facility sanitization Full Job Description This position is for our Palo Alto location.
About Downtown Dogs:
PLEASE NOTE
- Training will be in San Jose
- You must have 6+ months experience working In a daycare setting managing groups of dogs. Or professional experience in dog training and handling
- Must have great customer service Downtown Dogs is the place where your passion for dogs can become a rewarding career!
Job Description:
As a Playgroup Leader at Downtown Dogs, you'll be at the heart of our mission to ensure a clean, safe, and fun environment for our furry friends.Your role will include:
Supervising Playgroups:
Directly engaging with dogs, managing playgroups, and ensuring their safety and well-being. Working on obedience commands, and maintaining appropriate group energy levels.Enrichment Activities:
Leading fun and educational activities, performing personalized 1-on-1 activitiesHands-On Care:
Feeding meals, dog bathing, and other essential tasks.Maintenance:
Contributing to the cleanliness and maintenance of our facility, including washing dishes and general upkeep.What We Expect:
Are you passionate about dogs and ready to turn that passion into a fulfilling career? We're looking for individuals who:Love Dogs:
You should have a genuine love for dogs and a strong desire to make their time at Downtown Dogs special.Experience:
Minimum 6 months previous experience working with dogs in a daycare setting or professional dog training equivalent.Requirements:
You must be able to lift 50 lbs. and be physically active throughout your shift. You will be on your feet the whole shift moving around. Not be afraid to get dirty, dogs can be very messy. If bodily fluids bother you, this is not the job for you!Team Player:
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a dedicated team.Character:
You should possess a strong work ethic, honesty, patience, promptness, and dependability.Communication Skills:
Good written and verbal communication skills are important.Positive Attitude:
A sense of humor and a positive outlook are highly valued. We're looking for individuals who genuinely want to work with dogs, not those who believe it's all about playtime. Working with dogs can be both challenging and incredibly rewarding, especially if you have a deep affection for pups. How toApply:
If you're confident that you're the right person to join our team and help us provide exceptional care to our canine clients, we'd love to hear from you! Please checkout our website www.downtowndogs.com to Apply today and become a part of our dedicated team!Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$19.00- $24.