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LAP OF LUXURY PET RESORT INC

RunnerFloaterDay Care Attendant

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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.

$29,825 / year median in Illinois

+14% projected growth

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RunnerFloaterDay Care Attendant
LAP OF LUXURY PET RESORT INC - 1.0
Wheaton, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $15 - $17 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Employee discount Qualifications Animal behavioral training Companion animal handling Pet care sanitation protocols Customer communication Animal behavior Clean workspace maintenance
Full Job Description Description:
Lap of Luxury Pet Resort is a cage-free by day, kennel by night environment and has been pampering the pets of Wheaton for 13 years now. We are looking for pet care professionals who are passionate about animals and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. We pride ourselves in giving personalized care, extra attention and having a team that loves the animals as much as their owners do. Duties Supervising groups of dogs that includes activities and socialization throughout the day. Monitoring play, body language and social cues in groups of dogs, adapting to control the energy of the group, making any needed adjustments. Ensure a safe and healthy environment by adhering to all our cleaning and sanitation rules. Monitoring dog health and behavior and taking prompt and appropriate actions Responsible for taking daily photos of the animals. Helping to clean and maintain the facility Assisting staff and management in daily tasks
Requirements:
Requirements Candidates should possess these qualities: A passion for dogs and animal care. Experience working in a dog day care or pet care field. Understanding and tolerance of animal behavior. Knowledge and experience with basic dog training skills. Comfortable handling of all sizes of dogs of all breeds and occasionally cats or other types of pets. Must have the ability to handle groups of up to 15 dogs at a time. A cheerful and positive attitude focused on teamwork. Ability to work in an environment where you will experience constant standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, etc. for 6+ hours. Ability to perform all cleaning duties such as mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing, etc. to keep up with our cleanliness and sanitation standards. Must be reliable, punctual, and dependable. The ability to communicate appropriately with your team and customers. The capability of learning new skills, taking directions, and applying it independently. Strong attention to detail. Availability to work Weekends & Holidays. Job Types Full-time and Part-time positions available $15-17 an hour, starting rate dependent upon skill and experience. 4-12 hour shift lengths Benefits Learn animal behavior and dog training skills as you work with our daycare groups. Quick and Defined growth opportunities. Health Benefits for Full-Time Employees Employee Discounts on Boarding and Daycare Flexible Scheduling Holiday Pay Tips