Dog Daycare Staff

NOW BOARDING LLC•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$17

About The Position

You are an integral part of the Daycare Department who is responsible for the safety of all animals in group play. Your knowledge of dog behavior and fast decision-making is what makes you effective at this job. At Now Boarding, we're passionate about working with pets. We're proud of the personalized services we offer and the ways we prioritize each guest's health and happiness. Now Boarding reopened in February 2021 under new ownership! Although we’re no longer associated with Animal Humane Society, our goal is to continue the great experience the community has come to expect from a stay at Now Boarding. Conveniently located just minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, we’re proud to have 23,000 super-clean square feet dedicated to the care and comfort of cats, dogs, and little critters. Every member of our carefully chosen staff is here because they're passionate about working with pets. Our team members are parents to 12 dogs, 21 cats, and 10 critters. We treat every animal that walks through our doors as though they’re our own pets.

Requirements

Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal boarding environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality and availability to work during operations hours as defined by management with the flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a member of the team and partner collaboratively with other departments.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of dog daycare experience preferred

Responsibilities

Proactively manage groups of dogs as they play and socialize. Determine when a dog needs management and what type of management is most effective for that individual
Document incidents, injuries, abnormal behaviors, and health issues. Ensure all services are marked and report cards completed.
Update coworkers regularly about behaviors you witness. Report concerns about dogs or staff to Leads and the Supervisor.
Clean up animal waste efficiently. Complete daily, monthly and seasonal cleaning tasks.
Ensure safe handling of animals. Assist Grooming with nail trims/departure baths for clients utilizing group management services.
Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling NB Behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Maintain a safe work environment by following NB protocols and policies. Work with NB team member in a positive and effective way to advance the mission of NB.
Other duties as assigned