Dog Daycare Attendant

Creature Comforts Pet Resort•Angola, NY

13d•$16

About The Position

We are seeking Doggie Daycare Attendants for Full and Part time positions. If you have the love and the passion for working/playing with dogs, and a little drool and some doggy hair doesn't phase you in the least- this could be the job for you! Job Description Specific Duties include, but are not limited to: Consistently monitoring canine play groups for safe play- both low and high activity Reading dog body language and promote positive canine play Taking and maintaining notes on behavior and group interactions to report to management or client/owner Using enrichment with the dogs Participating in behavioral evaluations for new group play candidates Communicating with clients/owners regarding their pets behavior using proper terminology Cleaning and scrubbing play areas Assisting with overall maintenance of the facility Walking dogs Feeding meals and administering medication as needed

Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time both indoors and outdoors
Lifting is required (50+lbs)
Ability to work and operate without your cell phone
Excellent communication skills
Have a confident and patient demeanor
Work with small and large dogs between various activity levels
Ability to work well within a team environment
Ability to multitask and operate in a fast paced environment
Ability to walk two dogs at the same time
Guest service skills
Basic computer and phone skills
Of course you MUST love animals!
Personal Pet care will not be considered as experience
Must be Available to work Weekends and Holidays
Must have open availability morning, afternoon and evenings

Nice To Haves

Some college in relevant field (vet tech, animal sciences, etc) and/or previous working experience in a similar environment
Dog behavioral training experience is preferred
Professional references may be requested

Responsibilities

Consistently monitoring canine play groups for safe play- both low and high activity
Reading dog body language and promote positive canine play
Taking and maintaining notes on behavior and group interactions to report to management or client/owner
Using enrichment with the dogs
Participating in behavioral evaluations for new group play candidates
Communicating with clients/owners regarding their pets behavior using proper terminology
Cleaning and scrubbing play areas
Assisting with overall maintenance of the facility
Walking dogs
Feeding meals and administering medication as needed