Doggy Day Care Technician

LSISMPL•Brooklyn Park, MN

3d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Love dogs and staying active? Join our team as a Doggy Day Care Attendant at Stone Mountain Pet Lodge, Brooklyn Park! You’ll supervise playgroups, help keep everyone safe and happy, keep our spaces clean and healthy, and provide friendly service to pet parents. Your primary hours will be scheduled in our day care program. Future advancement opportunities for those that display leadership potential.

Requirements

Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow instructions.
Reliable transportation.
Available between 6:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday - Friday and able to work weekends (weekends vary).
Stand/walk for most of an 6-8 hour shift.
Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and repetitive cleaning tasks.
Work around noise, odors, pet dander/fur, and cleaning products.
Comfortable working in indoor/outdoor areas in varying temperatures/weather.
Able to safely handle dogs of all sizes and energy levels.
Able to stay focused and attentive in a very stimulating, high-energy environment (dogs, noise, movement, distractions) while keeping safety the top priority.
Lift/carry up to 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Animal care experience (personal or professional) is preferred.
Self-motivated and able to work well on a team.

Responsibilities

Supervise dog playgroups and keep play safe, positive, and low-stress.
Maintain constant visual observation of dogs and spread attention across the group.
Use proper dog handling and introduction procedures as trained.
Monitor new dogs closely and communicate any concerns to management right away.
Report unusual behavior, injuries, eliminations, or concerns immediately.
Follow the playroom checklist and complete incident reports.
Carry a working 2-way radio while supervising dogs.
Communicate clearly and kindly with customers.
Scoop waste and clean accidents immediately.
Dust mop/wet mop floors as assigned.
Empty trash and disinfect indoor/outdoor areas.
Clean and disinfect boarding suites.
Wash and sanitize water bowls and toys.
Greet customers and help bring dogs into the day care space.