Dog Daycare Attendant

We’re hiring smart, hardworking, self-managing people. Does that describe you?

Inn The Doghouse , Cleveland Magazine’ s Best of Cleveland recipient, a premier dog daycare, boarding, and grooming facility, is currently seeking a Daycare Attendant to join our team. We are seeking an individual who is team-oriented and has excellent communication skills with fellow colleagues, clients, and the community. Being compassionate and empathetic comes naturally to this kind, happy, and fun to work with professional. As a detailed and precise hard worker, the right candidate is self-motivated and accepts feedback well. Eager for more responsibility, this self-sufficient multitasker is also calm and smart. We provide ongoing education in best practices of Animal Care and Dog Communication, and advancement opportunities for motivated individuals.

We are currently hiring for both our Lakewood and Avon locations. However, all Avon staff will train in Lakewood for two weeks.

Qualifications:

• Comfortable handling all breeds and sizes of dogs & cats
• Able to identify and understand animal behavior & dog communication
• Understanding of breed personalities and behaviors
• A genuine love and respect for dogs & cats
• Must have the stamina to work with energetic dogs for 6-8 -hour shifts
• Career stability
• Multitasking ability
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, energetic personality

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following items:

• Supervising large groups of dogs with other team members both inside & outside
• Use of obedience skills and benevolent leadership to control the pack
• Greet and engage with clients during arrivals and departures
• Maintaining sanitary play yards, suites, and enclosures, and ensuring that ITD is inviting and clean at all times
• General cleaning, including laundry, washing dishes, and mopping
• Preparing meals and administering medications
• Greet and engage with clients during the check-in process
• Must be able to follow directions and comply with processes and procedures for best practices in animal care, health, and safety
• Entering client information, scheduling, and payment into the computer

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift food and belongings weighing up to 50 pounds
• Handle animals weighing up to 150 pounds
• Work standing, walking, and bending for 6-8- hour shifts
• Stamina to work with energetic dogs, while ensuring our facility is inviting and sanitary

Schedule:

Shifts are usually 7 am - 1 pm, 1 pm - 7 pm, 9 am - 3 pm, Monday - Friday
Team members must work at least one weekend shift. We are open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am-11 am and 5-7 pm

What We Offer:

• Inn The Doghouse is a fun and enjoyable place to work.
• Our performance-based pay structure rewards hard-working, enthusiastic pet professionals. Team members start with a base hourly rate of $14/hour (until initial education is complete, and then move to$14.00 and are eligible for hourly bonuses).
• Vision and Dental insurance, a simple IRA and additional bonuses based on experience and skill level.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Professional Animal Care: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14