What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare and Kennel Attendant position at Pleasant Paws Pet Center?
We are searching for an attentive, doting Daycare and Kennel Attendant to join our Paw Crew to oversee the well-being of the animals in our care. The Paw Crew's responsibilities include attending to our boarding kennels, supervising doggy playcare, and performing bathing services when required.
To ensure success as a Paw Crew member, you should be able to anticipate and tend to the needs of animals. Ultimately, a top-notch Paw Crew Member will be able to tailor their care according to animals' physical, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.
We are looking for dog lovers who are eager to learn about dog behavior and become experts in Playroom Management. We provide extensive training for this position.
Kennel Attendant Responsibilities:
- Transporting animals to and from the kennels.
- Ensuring that the animals have ample, fresh food and water at all times.
- Cleaning animal waste, spilled food, hair, and other debris from the kennels.
- Disposing of trash in a timely manner.
- Grooming, playing with, and administering treatment to animals under the auspices of the Veterinarian.
- Accompanying animals on walks, if required.
- Calming animals who are in distress.
- Adjusting the air temperature to ensure that the animals remain comfortable.
- Reporting significant changes in functioning to the Veterinarian or medical professional on duty.
- Evacuating all animals if an emergency occurs.
Daycare Responsibilites:
- Supervise playrooms and educate dogs
- Proactively manage a large group of dogs in open-play to reinforce good behavior and keep them playing well. This is not just playing with dogs.
- Continuously walk the room to reward positive behaviors and manage the energy level by redirecting dogs when necessary.
- Learn our positive-reinforcement and redirection process for gently addressing undesirable behaviors.
- Engage in stimulating, fun, educational activities and games with the dogs.
- Care for all furry friends as if they were part of your family
- Keep playroom safe & healthy
- Keep playroom clean at all times.
- Complete cleaning procedures to ensure the long-term cleanliness of the playroom
- Follow proper protocols with pet-safe cleaning solutions.
Work in the Spa
- Bathe dogs of all sizes (some very large) using our state of the art Spa facility
- Trim nails, clean teeth, and clean ears
We want to hear from you if you are...
- A dog lover (obviously!) - we care deeply about the dogs & all animals in our care and you will too.
- A team player - we have each other’s backs.
- A perfectionist - we are always looking to learn and improve.
- Brave - we see challenges as fun and are not afraid of failure.
- Prior experience working with dogs is preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19