What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Daycare Attendant position at Barks and Recreation?
Do you love dogs? We have the right environment for you!
Our Dog Daycare provides day-to-day animal care and maintains the well-being of Barks and Recreation canine clients. Aspects of day-to-day animal care includes physical, mental, social, and emotional health for all clients in the care of Barks and Rec. The Daycare Attendant will ensure that the facility is clean, safe, and comfortable for human and canine clients alike. They will also be responsible for making sure the dogs in daycare have a fun, FANTASTIC and safe time!
Shifts
M-F : 1-8 pm
Weekends: 6-1 a.m and 5-8 p.m
Education and Experience
1-year minimum experience at a boarding, training, or daycare facility preferred, but not required.
1-year minimum experience in the animal care industry including but not limited to positions such as veterinary clinic worker, pet sitter, or dog walker preferred, but not required.
Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred, but not required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides care to canine clients of the facility that includes but is not limited to socialization, taking outside to outdoor bathroom area, feeding animals at scheduled times, administering medications as scheduled by the pet owner or vet, and reporting changes in mood or behavior of the client.
Manages drop-off and pick-up customer facing tasks that include gathering canine client information and preparing the client for admission or discharge from the facility.
Gathers pet related information such as animal name, age, breed, feeding and exercise schedule, and any medications and instructions for those medications that the canine may require.
Enters necessary pet information into the computer database.
Administers medication in pill or injection form appropriately based on company policy and canine owner request along with maintain medication administration records and ensuring to report potential adverse effects of medications to owner of the facility.
Socializes and exercises canine clients in indoor and outdoor areas of the facility and ensures that canine clients socializing with other canine clients are interacting safely and appropriately.
Ensures that facilities, including socialization area, kennel areas, and common areas are clean and well maintained by completing cleaning tasks including but not limited to sterilizing kennels between pets or on a basis as required by company policy, sweeping and vacuuming, and promptly sterilizing areas that come into contact with animal waste.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A Desire to have fun!
Exercises patience and compassion with all human and canine clients alike.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply workplace policies and procedures appropriately.
Ability to multitask and complete important unscheduled assignments positively.
Ability to learn and use computer software programs as required.
Willingness to learn animal behaviors, such as animal anxiety, happiness, excitement, or aggression.
Exercises a customer service orientation that provides a pleasant demeanor at all times in all situations.
Ability to work well as a team member.
Possesses a high level of attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure that canine clients are receiving the highest quality of care.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to stand or walk for the majority of the shift.
Regularly required to talk or hear in person or over the phone.
Lift up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions
Subject to odors, loud noises, animal waste, etc. throughout the workday.
Interact with staff, customers, multiple canines at one time, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be challenging at times.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $9.00 - $11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Tips
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $9.00 - $10.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $9 - $10
