Dog Caretaker, MUST LOVE DOGS!!!

About SkyDance Pet Lodge

At SkyDance, we exist to provide the community with resources, a helping hand, and quality pet care options so the pets we interact with live their fullest lives possible. As a Dog Caretaker, you will join a team of passionate pet professionals who strive to improve the lives of pets every day.

Dog Caretaker Job Summary

If you have a love for animals and a commitment to providing exceptional care, this is the perfect career opportunity for you! No professional pet experience is required—we'll introduce you to the wonderful world of professional pet care and help you start your own career path in this field.

As a Caretaker, you will work closely with fellow Caretakers, Supervisors, and Managers to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our furry guests in our luxury facility. Your daily responsibilities will include conducting enrichment sessions, providing feedings, supervising group play, cleaning, and performing various tasks to keep each pup happy and healthy. If you've ever dreamed of turning your passion for animals into a career, you've found the right place!

The SkyDance Difference

Our commitment to pet-centric care goes beyond standard services – at SkyDance, we treat each pet as if it were our own, prioritizing their holistic well-being over all else. We're not only care providers for our guests, but companions on their family's journey of pet parenthood, always available to foster a sense of partnership, ensuring every pet parent feels supported. We recognize each pet as an individual and strive to tailor our services to fit our goal of individualized care. We are committed to providing unmatched industry standards. We guarantee services that not only meet but exceed expectations, setting benchmarks with innovatory facilities and a team of passionate pet enthusiasts. In essence, The SkyDance Difference is a heartfelt commitment to creating a pet-centric haven where love is extended to every pet, every pet parent is valued, and our services exemplify unparalleled quality.

Essential Functions

To successfully fulfill this role, candidates must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to support qualified individuals

• Providing food and water to dogs and cats
• Monitoring structured group play
• Walking dogs on a leash
• Administering Medications
• General cleaning of Pet Rooms and Common Areas
• Monitoring and recording health and behavior of pets
• Pleasantly interacting with pet parents at arrival & departure
• Lifting up to 50 pounds, motions such as bending, stooping, lifting, and spending long periods on your feet.
• Communicating with peers via walkie-talkie/earpiece

Skills & Abilities

Although pet-related experience is always appreciated, we're ultimately looking for a mindset of passion, reliability, a drive for growth, and, most importantly, a LOVE of pets.

Our Ideal Candidate is:

• Ready to embrace our SkyDance Values
• Optimistic and eager to learn new things
• Ready to love our furry guests like their own!
• Committed to doing the job right
• Not afraid of the hustle and bustle during your shift
• Available to work some weekends
• Responsible and reliable; someone who can be counted on by their teammates
• Comfortable taking initiative and communicating openly with peers and superiors
• Not afraid of messes or cleaning during portions of their shift
• Looking for a career with a company they can grow with

SkyDance Specifics: Benefits & Perks

• Full Time or Part Time
• Our standard shifts, 6:00 AM - 1:30 PM and 1:15 PM - 8:30/9:00 PM
• Weekend Availability is strongly preferred
• Our base pay ranges from $13.50 to $15.00 per hour, depending on experience. Additional positions are available for those with extensive professional pet experience.
• Tips are given in addition to hourly pay. Tips average between $1.00/hr to $3.00/hr, depending on the time of year.
• Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance available
• Employee discounts on Daycare, Boarding, and Retail Items
• To apply, please fill out the Career Form on our website or email your resume directly to Rachel at rachel@skydancepetlodge.com.

SkyDance Pet Lodge is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Pay: $13.50 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work our AM shift - starting at 6:00 AM - 1:30 PM?
• Are you available to work our PM shift - starting at 1:30 PM - 8:30/9 PM?
• Are you available to work at least 4 weekend shifts (Sat/Sun) a month?
• How many years of experience do you have handling dogs?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $15