What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Caretaker (Summer) position at Paddington Station?
Animal Caretaker Summer Help
Job Summary
Our Animal Caretaker position typically is responsible for all aspects of dog and cat boarding with daily inclusion of operations, sales, and customer service. Has accountability to achieve service, organization, customer satisfaction, and cleanliness goals for the site in compliance with company procedures. Provides team leadership and ensures staff maintains facility cleanliness and dog health and safety standards. Upholds and grows facility reputation through client relationship building and forging business partnerships.
We are a fast-paced business, and the candidate should be prepared to spend their day on his/her feet as needed. Multi-tasking and maintaining organization in a busy environment is critical.
Responsibilities and Duties
Animal Caretakers must oversee the dogs kept on site to ensure that they are cared for properly. Animal Caretakers may be involved with scheduling boarding appointments, cleaning cages and runs, grooming, bathing, feeding, exercising, medicating, and monitoring the behavior of boarded dogs.
Candidates must also have excellent public relations skills so that they can interact with owners as they drop off and pick up their pets.
As with any animal-related career, there is potential for injury while working with animals that have been brought into unfamiliar surroundings. Kennel workers must use caution when administering medication, feeding, and exercising boarded dogs to minimize the risk of bites or scratches.
Qualifications and Skills
Professional experience with dogs is recommended but not required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- How many hours per week are you looking for and what days/times are you available?
- Do you have prior work experience where you stayed at a job for longer than 1 -2 years? Have you ever been let go from a position?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18