Overnight Animal Care Technician
About The Position
Lucy's Doggy Daycare & Spa is seeking dog lovers with a passion for providing top-notch care, and a desire to grow with a company of like-minded individuals! The ideal candidate will be a kind, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver with a flexible schedule! We strive to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment, with a focus on productive teamwork. Please note that the above-listed duties and responsibilities are the basic requirements for this role and may be modified, expanded, or reduced based on the evolving needs of the company. If you’re the right candidate, we’d love for you to join our team!
Requirements
- Works together well with others to make sure all duties are completed and our guests are cared for.
- Able to properly, promptly, and effectively communicate with other team members, management, and pet parents.
- A flexible schedule. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Uses keen observation skills to make sure guests are safe and comfortable, and to report any issues as they arise.
- Previous petcare/animal experience preferred, but not required. Love for animals a must!
- Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
- An ability to stand/work upright for multiple hours at a time, in all weather types; able to lift at least 50 lbs and remain active throughout your shift. This is a physically demanding job!
Responsibilities
- Learn animal behavior to provide a safe environment, including studying canine body language and learning how to make dogs comfortable in a kennel and playgroup environment.
- Take pups out for late-night private potty breaks, monitor them throughout the night, and make sure they are resting comfortably.
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the following day, carefully following each owner's instructions to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Manage the cleanliness of kennels and maintain the highest possible cleaning standards. This includes cleaning toys, washing dishes, mopping floors, vacuuming hair, and taking care of unpleasant doggy messes.
- Use common sense to solve problems as it relates to dogs in our care.
- Work with initiative to take on an array of tasks in our center.
- Communicate effectively with other team members.
- Utilize basic customer service skills and be ready to talk with pet parents about their family members.
- Follow established safety protocols to ensure a safe and fun environment for our guests and staff.
Benefits
- Discounted daycare and boarding for your own dog
- Medical/vision/dental plans (for full-time employees)
- 401k (for full-time employees)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
