What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Daycare: Canine Care Specialist position at Tails of Success?
Job Overview
Join our vibrant team as a Dog Daycare: Canine Care Specialist, where your passion for animals and dedication to exceptional pet care will shine! In this energetic role, you'll be the heartbeat of our dog daycare, ensuring each furry guest receives top-tier attention, love, and safety. Your enthusiasm will help create a fun, engaging environment where dogs can socialize, play, and thrive.
We are looking for an organized and motivated individual to join our team for our dog daycare and boarding program, and have an immediate opening for one part-time person for daytime/evening and weekends. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to combine your animal handling skills with your desire to make a positive impact on pets and their owners alike.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily activities of dogs in the daycare, ensuring safe and enjoyable play sessions.
- Assist with pet grooming, feeding, and basic care tasks to maintain overall pet well-being. Monitor dog health and behavior, recognizing signs of distress or illness.
- Laundry, dishes, and scrubbing down boarding suites and play areas to ensure the environment is kept fresh and clean are all major parts of the work.
- Provide excellent customer service by updating pet owners on their dog's day and addressing any questions or concerns.
- Perform heavy lifting when necessary to manage supplies or assist with kennel setup and cleaning.
- Giving baths and nail trims are also a regular responsibility.
Experience
- Prior experience in dog handling, pet sitting, or kennel work is highly desirable but not required.
- Strong customer service skills are essential for building trust with pet owners and providing exceptional care.
- Physical ability to perform heavy lifting and stand for extended periods is required to support daily operations.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, reliable, *detail oriented*, and enjoys working with people and dogs in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. You must share the Tails of Success philosophy of gentle and compassionate care for all dogs.
If you dream of a career working with dogs, please respond with resume, availability and *cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this job. Please include #dogteam in your cover letter to demonstrate your high attention to detail.*
Join us in creating a lively, caring environment where dogs feel safe, loved, and happy! Your dedication will help us set new standards in pet care excellence while enjoying a rewarding career working alongside passionate animal lovers. We look forward to meeting you soon!