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Dog Day Care & Boarding Attendant
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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.
$28,822 / year median in Iowa
+16% projected growth
Job Description
What You'll Be Doing:
- Playing with and supervising dogs in group daycare
- Caring for boarding pets and helping them feel comfortable—
- Keeping our space clean, cozy, and welcoming
- Chatting with pet parents and providing great customer service
- Working alongside a supportive, positive team This job is active, fun, sometimes a little messy, and always rewarding.
Schedule Needs:
We're currently prioritizing applicants available for:Morning Shifts:
6:30AM-11:30AM Aternoon Shift:
12:00PM-3:30PM Sundays (morning and evening preferred) Additional weekday shifts available Both part-time and full-time positions are available. You Might Be aGreat Fit If You:
- Have a positive, friendly personality
- Enjoy talking to people and making them feel welcome
- Love dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes, and energy levels
- Work well on a team and show up for your coworkers
- Like staying busy and being active No daycare experience?
Requirements:
Must be 16+ years old Some weekend availability (minimum two weekends per month) Every other holiday availability Customer service or animal experience is a plus — but personality and reliability matter mostWhy People Love Working Here:
- Supportive, family-style team environment
- Spend your day with dogs (the best coworkers.
- Flexible scheduling
- workplace where you're appreciated and set up to succeed Apply here: https://pawsitivepetservicesllc.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$12.00- $13.