If you love interacting with dogs and physical work, have superior customer service skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for our open positions. Caretakers are responsible for maintaining the health, safety and comfort of all of our 4-legged guests and some customer interaction. Must follow all company policies and procedures.

Primary duties will include:

• Leading, monitoring and managing groups of dogs
• Using verbal cues, body blocking, and proactive intervention to manage group interactions
• Spending time interacting with each dog individually and knowing their limits, play styles, and help signals
• Initiating activities and games with dogs to keep arousal levels low while everyone has fun
• Recording and reporting accurate info on the status, activities, health, and behavior of each dog to pet parents and the Daycare Manager
• Assisting with handling guests (dogs) at check-in and check-out
• Greeting new clients (people) and explaining the program and the benefits for their dog
• Cleaning/sanitizing play areas, common areas, and crates
• Documenting, storing and organizing guests' food, medications, and belongings
• Preparing and distributing meals, treats, fresh water, and medications (if needed)
• Washing dishes and laundry

Qualifications:

• Passion for animal care and providing fun activities for dogs
• Positive attitude and friendly disposition
• Attentive, observant, and detailed oriented
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Physically able to secure and handle large dogs
• Physically able to clean and perform minor maintenance
• Preference for candidates with previous work experience with dogs; only highly experienced candidates qualify for the higher end of the pay range

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person