What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Resort Animal Care Attendant position at Best Friends Bed and Biscuit?
Best Friends Bed and Biscuit is seeking energetic, dog and cat lovers who are passionate about pet care and enjoy working closely with other team members while providing an Amazing Customer Experience.
We are adding team members and have part-time and full-time openings. Pay is commensurate with experience and driven by performance.
Please read this entire post, to the END, before applying...
Our available shifts for Pet Care Attendant (kennel work) include:
6:30am - 11:30am or 1:00pm
1:00pm or 3:00pm - 6:30pm (we work until we are done, 7:00 occasionally)
Our available shifts for Dog Daycare Attendant include:
7:00am - 4:00pm
10:00 am - up to 5:30 pm (end time may vary)
If you are not able to work at least four of these shifts please do not apply.
Responsibilities
As an Animal Care & Dog Daycare attendant, you will be responsible for the safety and well being of the animals in our care and must have the ability to follow company protocols and standards of excellence.
This position involves lots of indoor and outdoor cleaning, feeding, walking pets, bathing, handling pets on a leash, detailed daily monitoring of behaviors and much more...
Daycare attendants are regularly in a group of up to 20 dogs, off-leash, at a time. We handpick our kennel attendants for daycare based on the ability to handle pets and show a pack leader mentality.
Our pet care staff is key to the World Class experience that we offer our clients and their pets in our care.
Some Daycare attendants monitor dogs during Group Swimming activities.
Basic Qualifications
Love Animals.
Upbeat personality with excellent people skills.
Comfortable with small and large dogs.
Great multi-tasking abilities. A sense of urgency is a MUST!
This is a very physical job with lots of bending, kneeling and walking.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
Have previous professional working experience in a Dog Daycare, Boarding, Vet or Grooming facility.
Have experience walking dogs, handling cats, pet-sitting, vet care or similar.
Basic knowledge of cleaning processes including mopping, laundry, dishes, etc.
A keen sense for dog body language and comfort with many dogs at once.
Cover letters and introduction messages that are related to your love for pets will get priority!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Application Question(s):
- Why do you think this job is a good fit for you?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Professional Pet Care: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $13
