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.
Part Time (3-4 days/week) About Dogdrop Dogdrop Dog Daycare provides the best dog daycare experience . At Dogdrop, we prioritize safety, consistency, and an exceptional member care experience. We seek Team Members who are dedicated to providing the highest quality care for dogs and who value curiosity, growth, and productivity. Professionalism is a key expectation for all our Team Members. As a Dogdrop attendant, your focus day-to-day will be to monitor and manage the dogs in our care in order to ensure the safety and health of the overall group and each individual dog. Part of that care will require keeping the facility clean. You may also perform "front desk" duties such as membership sales, member check in/check out, and engaging and positively communicating with members.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain constant vigilance, observing dogs for signs of heightened intensity, aggression, antisocial behavior, illness, rough play, or anxiety. This position requires an individual to be able to walk and stand the entire shift. Engage in continuous redirection of dogs using various methods such as voice commands, treats, toys, sounds, or leads. Familiarize yourself with each dog's personality, triggers, and routine to provide effective care. Prioritize the safety and health of all dogs. Assist in evaluating new dogs to assess their suitability for Dogdrop. Provide dogs with appropriate affection. Promptly clean up after dogs, maintain facility cleanliness throughout the day, and adhere to outlined cleaning procedures and checklists for your shift. Be able to handle 15 dogs safely of all breeds and sizes Provide fun feedback about each dog to parents every day, and to report on anything parents need to know about their dog.
ABOUT YOU
You have experience interacting with dogs and would never intentionally harm an animal. While you adore dogs, you understand the importance of knowing when to show affection and when to withhold it. You're adept at recognizing signs of stress and aggression in dogs and are unafraid to step in and manage their energy and activity. You're quick to grab a mop or pick up after a dog (or even 10!) and are proficient in following cleaning protocols and checklists. You possess a basic understanding of dog behavior and are eager to learn the Dogdrop approach. You can manage your own stress levels in noisy and high-energy environments. Given the importance of communication in this role, you excel at working well and effectively communicating with other team members. You consistently demonstrate patience and kindness towards both our canine and human members. Punctuality, reliability, and respectfulness are hallmarks of your character.
SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE
Positively contributing to the workplace in a professional manner No occurrences of dog fights or scuffles. Ensuring the happiness of both dogs and members. Maintaining exceptional attendance with no absences. Consistently arriving on time or even early. Ensuring the facility always smells and looks inviting. Maintaining a positive attitude at all times. Ability to take constructive feedback and grow from it. The physical demands of this position include but are not limited to: Maintaining prolonged standing (sitting in the dog parks is not allowed). Bending at the waist as needed. Reaching overhead to access items or equipment. Engaging in pushing, pulling, and lifting of equipment or structures. Lifting objects and dogs weighing over 50 pounds.
