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Dog Tales Daycare
Dog Handler
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Animal Trainer trains animals to become familiar with human voices and contact, and to respond to commands. Trains dogs to assist people with disabilities. May train animals for a health, competition, or show. May train other animals such as horses, dolphins, and apes.
$40,144 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Great job for local college students. We offer substantial pay raises after 90 days and 9 months of employment.
- Must be 18 years or older to work with the dogs
- The Dog Daycare Attendant is responsible for the supervision, control and management of daycare dogs and ensuring the safety of the playgroup.
Primary Duties:
1. Dog Management- Interact with dogs in playgroups using appropriate toys and tools to ensure safe levels of play and minimizing stress levels of all dogs in playgroup.
- Maintain visual observation of dogs at all times and spread attention and play among all dogs in playgroup.
- Control level of play by following dog management and control procedures and instructions provided by management.
- Use proper dog handling techniques as instructed by management.
- Ensure you know all dogs in playgroup and can properly identify them. If not, request assistance from other staff or management.
- Report any unusual behavior, or eliminations and injuries to management immediately. 2. Cleaning Duties
- Complete general cleaning duties as posted or assigned
- Scoop dog waste immediately and dispose of it as instructed
- Mop up accidents immediately
- Dust mopping/wet mopping floors as assigned.
- Cleaning water bowls, kongs, and other toys 3. Office Duties
- Greeting customers and bringing dogs into playroom
- Handling payments
- Tracking dog attendance as needed
- Answering phones as needed
- Other general office duties as needed Minimum Experience, Skills, Certification or Academic Background Required
- High school graduate or GED preferred
- Good oral communication skills
- Previous work experience demonstrating dependability
- Previous experience providing animal care (personal or job related)
- Self motivated, independent worker
- Proven ability to follow instructions and learn new things
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated flexibility and proven coping skills
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$14.00- $17.