Dog Daycare Attendant

Dog Daycare Attendant Shrewsbury, MA Job Details Part-time $17 - $19 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Pet care Sanitizing surfaces Floor cleaning Outdoor work Dishwashing Maintenance work Window cleaning Dog handling Laundry Waste collection Clean workspace maintenance Facilities maintenance Entry level Pet care facility sanitization Under 1 year Pet care facility disinfecting Full Job Description Amazing opportunity to work at a luxury boutique pet resort. We believe in giving dogs a wonderful experience with room to play rather than packing a ton of dogs in with the possibility of more accidents and fights. We are a training based daycare that provides structure, and we work hard to make sure that all of our dogs to thrive. We are looking for an experienced, motivated and reliable dog daycare attendant to join and grow with us. This is a great opportunity to break into the professional dog industry and to learn a ton about dog psychology and behavior. No formal experience is required, but you must be RELIABLE, comfortable working with dogs, getting dirty, cleaning, comfortable talking to clients and willing to take/follow instructions to learn on the job. Most importantly, you must be willing to learn! You must be comfortable working outside in the elements - snow, rain or heat! Our daycare is an indoor-outdoor facility with an average of 30 dogs per day. Contrary to popular belief, you will not be "playing with puppies all day." It's harder, dirtier, and more involved than that. You will be monitoring dog play and interactions to ensure safety and securely. And you will be helping us keep the facility clean and sanitary, each and every day.

Typical duties include:

Working with a team to provide constant supervision and monitoring of dogs at play Encouraging and reinforcing safe, positive behaviors and redirecting unsafe and/or rude behaviors Facilitating safe dog entries and exits between the lobby and the daycare facility Performing daily maintenance of the facility inside and out, including cleaning up accidents, vacuuming and mopping floors, changing soiled bedding, cleaning and sanitizing play rooms, washing dishes and dirty laundry, emptying garbage, dusting surfaces, and various other tasks. Scooping a whole lot of poop Communicating concerns about individual dog's behavior, safety, and overall well-being with teammates and management staff Presenting a professional, dedicated, and caring image to dog owners Rubbing bellies, scratching ears, stroking ears, gazing into dog's eyes, etc... Taking pics of dogs at play

Minimum Requirements:

You must be at least 20 years of age You must have reliable transportation You must be able to take direction and implement what you have learned You must be comfortable working with all sizes/breeds of dogs You must be able to stand and move around for the bulk of your shift You must be able to lift at least 40 pounds You must be willing to clean on a daily basis You must not be afraid to get dirty while working indoors/outdoors, year round You must be nice to dogs and your co-workers If you think you'd like this opportunity to amass a ridiculous amount of dog knowledge to impress your family and friends, please reply with: A resume detailing your previous work experience. A list of 2-3 non-family references we can get in contact with.

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Part-time Pay:

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Opportunities for advancement Application Question(s): Why do you think you would be a good fit for this position? What is your experience with dogs- either professionally or personally?

Work Location:

In person