Doggy Day Care

Feeders Pet Supply • Louisville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Doggy Day Care Attendant is responsible for the supervision, control and management of daycare dogs, ensuring the safety of the playgroup. The attendant is also responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the playrooms and other assigned areas of the facility.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• High school graduate or GED
• Previous work experience demonstrating dependability
• Proven ability to follow instructions and learn new things
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated flexibility and proven coping skills

Nice To Haves

• Good oral communication skills
• Previous experience providing animal care (personal or job related)
• Passion for taking care of animals
• Self-motivated, independent worker

Responsibilities

• Interact with dogs in playgroups using appropriate toys and tools to ensure safe levels of play and minimizing stress levels of all dogs in playgroup.
• Maintain visual observation of dogs at all times and spread attention and play among all dogs in playgroup.
• Control level of play by following dog management and control procedures and instructions provided by management.
• Use proper dog handling techniques as instructed by management.
• Use proper dog introduction procedures.
• Use appropriate praise and dog correction methods.
• Ensure all staff that relieve you for break or shift change know all dogs in group, the special needs dog status and any unusual behaviors or concerns you have been managing during your shift.
• Request back-up coverage prior to leaving the playgroup floor.
• Complete dog incident reports timely when required.
• Complete general cleaning duties as posted or assigned.
• Scoop dog waste immediately and dispose of it as instructed.
• Mop up accidents immediately.
• Dust mopping/wet mopping floors as assigned.
• Removing trash from containers.
• Disinfect outside area.
• Changing/Laundering sheets.
• Clean and maintain kennels, keeping them free of waste, fur/hair, and other unsanitary or hazardous materials.
• Cleaning water bowls, Kong's, and other toys.
• Greeting customers and bringing dogs into playroom.
• Handling payments.
• Tracking dog attendance as needed.
• Answering phones as needed.
• Other general office duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED