Dog Handler - Daycare/Kennel Tech

We are hiring dog lovers! Do you have a passion for dogs and animal care? Do you think animals are better than people and prefer to work with pups?? Are you 18 years or older with weekday, weekend, and HOWLiday availability? If you answered yes to all of these questions, you should apply for our Camp Counselor/Dog Caretaker position! Counselors are the heart of our dog daycare and dog boarding operations; they interact with the dogs all day and ensure a safe and clean playing and boarding environment for all of our woofderful dog Campers!

Camp Bow Wow in Oak Creek is looking for Dog Handlers to start ASAP! This is an entry-level position, but preference is given to those candidates with dog-related experience. Starting pay is $13.25/hour with the addition of tips, and a chance to increase after 90 days of employment. Flexible schedule. PTO and 401k are available after one year of employment. Part-time hours average 20 - 30 hours/week 3-4 days per week and Full time 30 hours per week. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. We are looking for full-time and part-time availability.

Job Qualifications and Job Duties:

CBW is a dog boarding and doggy daycare facility open 365 days per year. You must be available to work on weekends and most holidays. If this sounds like the job for you, please fill out an application from our website https://www.campbowwow.com/oak-creek/about-us/careers

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise dog Campers during dog daycare playtime to assure safe play. Must be attentive and be able to monitor dog interactions and read animal body language.
• Learn and identify appropriate and inappropriate dog behaviors.
• Pick up and dispose of dog waste immediately and appropriately.
• Clean indoor and backyard play areas, dog boarding cabins, food and water bowls, etc. according to Camp Bow Wow procedures. All positions at Camp Bow Wow involve cleaning. Feed and water dogs appropriately.
• Bathe dogs in the professional grooming tub and use a blowdryer and brush to dry and finish the coat.
• Make sound judgments in emergency situations involving dog sickness, injury, or evacuations.
• Work without direct supervision for most tasks.
• Communicate clearly and accurately with customers and staff members.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma is required. College is desirable.
• Previous job experience with dogs is not required, but it is helpful. CBW requires genuine love for dogs/animals and a dedication to safety and cleanliness. Professional experience working with dogs in a daycare or boarding facility, or as a Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, dog trainer, or other animal experience is highly desired.
• Reliable, on-time, and flexible.
• Capable of active and physical work. There is a lot of bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, and time spent on your feet.
• Must be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds.
• Desire to work hard and maintain professional & friendly relationships with co-workers every day.
• Competitive compensation based on relevant experience in dog handling, crew leadership, and front desk/customer interaction.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $13.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips

Work Days:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Why do you think you would be a good fit for this position?
• What days of the week and hours are you available to work? How many hours and days a week are you looking for?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dog Handling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13