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Silver Maple Farm

Doggy Daycare / Kennel Attendant Experienced

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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.

$30,416 / year median in Missouri

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Salary is based on experience with the possibility to advance to management. Do you have a love for animals? Looking for a fun, energetic, and dedicated team to work with, where it's never a dull moment? Then welcome to Silver Maple! We are a West County family owned Pet Hotel that has been in business since 1935 providing pets with fun, love, and care. We are looking for experienced full and/or part time Doggy daycare/ kennel attendants. The animals' care and well being are our top priority at the hotel! We house animals every day of the year; so we are looking for someone that is also available to work weekends and holidays.
Required Experience:
A true genuine care for the well being of animals. At least 1 year of experience working with large & small dog playgroups. An understanding of basic animal body language/ behaviors while taking care of dogs in play group settings. Customer service skills when greeting customers at pet drop off and pick up.
Other Duties:
Disinfecting rooms, tidying rooms throughout the day, and other general cleaning duties. Scooping poop, and reporting anything out of the ordinary to Managers. Assisting Managers with daily tasks such as supervising feedings, stocking necessities, assisting with laundry, and providing daily examinations on all dogs and cats so we know they are well and comfortable. Washing and disinfecting food/ water bowls and buckets.
Benefits:
Health insurance Dental insurance Quarterly tips Paid time off Employee discount If you are interested please apply in person or email your resume to us!! Silver Maple Pet Center 2014 N. Ballas Rd, Des Peres, MO 63131
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person