What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Daycare Attendant position at Beechnut Kennels?
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Beechnut Kennels is hiring for a Pet Attendant: A unique facility where helping pets play safely in a dog park environment is the #1 priority! Pet Attendants will learn about dog behavior, supervise dog play groups, feed, clean, bathe, and do some dog walking. Pet attendants must have a passion for dogs and highly enjoy direct contact with dogs that jump on you, lick you, and want constant love and attention! Applicants should have a strong desire to be on their feet, interactive, and highly engaging to pets and co-workers for their entire shift in all weather. Applicants that are self-motivated with strong attention to detail are encouraged to apply - advancements are available for efficient employees with leadership skills. This is a fast-paced job that takes significant physical and mental effort, but is very rewarding!
Pet Attendant Physical Requirements:
- Able to stay on feet for 6 hours shifts
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Able to work outside in all seasons
Pet Attendant Benefits Include
Wage based on experience (references and past wages considered), plus tips!
- Part Time: Paid sick leave
- Full Time: Paid Sick and Vacation leave, Days of Free Boarding/Daycare/Bathing *Personal pets must pass our temperament test to qualify for free services
Full-time, part-time, As-needed, and seasonal positions available
Shifts Available: 6 Am to 12 Pm, 1 Pm to 7 Pm, 6 Am to 3 Pm, 3 Pm to 7 Pm, 8Am-12, 1-6Pm Double shifts are allowed to create a compressed work week.
Some weekend shifts and some contribution on some holidays are required for all staff (this can be as minimal as 5 hours)
A successful applicant will be:
- Efficient! Be able to time manage a fast-paced task list
- Passionate about dogs and enjoy high level of interaction with them
- Positive, upbeat, and physically energetic
- Compassionate, calm, comfortable and patient with all animals
- Interest in learning canine body language (experience socializing dogs preferred)
- Able to supervise pets in group play (training is provided, but must study/master)
- Observant to details, especially cleanliness, health, and behavioral needs of pets
- Highly dependable attendance rate (strict call out policy)
- Able to initiate tasks and successfully complete independently
- Adaptable personality - open-minded to changes to routines
- Problem-solver that uses excellent judgement and asks for guidance when needed
- Cooperative and Communicative with co-workers and enjoy team effort
- Able to remember/follow verbal/written directions
- Team-oriented and Positive mindset - we terminate any employee that brings the team down or negatively impacts our quality standards. These are highly supervised positions.
Potential to cross-train for Customer Service or Supervisor for qualified applicants.
Find out more about us on our website at www.BeechnutKennels.com
Fill out our Application to apply (copy/paste into browser): https://www.beechnutkennels.com/careers
Preference given to those with experience.
(kennel attendant, dog daycare attendant, pet specialist, kennel assistant, kennel assistant manager, kennel worker, dog walker, dog handler, pet care, kennel helper, doggie daycare attendant, dog trainer, dog groomer, dog bather, pet sitter, veterinary assistant, veterinary technician)'
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
- Afternoon shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- No nights
- Split shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Work Days:
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20