What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Kennel Attendant (Friday - Sunday) position at Dog Dayz Bozeman?
Weekend Day Care and Boarding Kennel Attendant
Dog Dayz is seeking a reliable Dog Day Care and Dog & Cat Boarding Weekend Kennel Attendant to provide excellent care to dogs and cats staying at our facility. Our ideal candidate is a person who loves animals and can provide high-quality pet care for our customers while their dogs and cats are with us. We expect you to provide a fun, safe, and clean environment for dogs and cats and put customers at ease, assuring them that their pets will be safe and professionally cared for. Prior experience in animal care or kennel management is STRONGLY recommended. This is a fast-paced environment that also required outdoor work and cleaning.
Kennel Attendant Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise dogs in play areas to ensure pet safety
- Take dogs for walks and hikes
- Clean and maintain kennels and kennel facilities.
- Perform morning, noon, and evening feeding and beginning/end-of-day maintenance/cleaning routines
- Check customers in and out and light receptionist duties
- Keep records of feeding and medication schedules for each dog
- Photograph, send customers updates, and post on social media
Kennel Attendant Requirements and Qualifications
- At least 18 years old with reliable transportation to and from work
- Prior experience at a dog daycare or boarding facility, shelter, or personal animal care
- Familiarity with dog behavior and various dog breeds
- Familiarity with kennel operations and maintenance
- Passion for taking care of animals
- Ability to work with a team, communicate with co-workers, and present a professional demeanor to customers
- Ability to keep track of schedules, multiple dogs and their needs/personalities, and customer and pet names
- Physical stamina for cleaning and maintaining kennels
- Loyal, hard-working, honest, mature, friendly
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, think-on-your feet environment
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with animals, gain valuable experience in the field of pet and veterinary care, and contribute to the well-being of our furry friends. If you are passionate about animals and enjoy providing top-notch care, we would love to hear from you.
Beginning hourly $16 - approximately 20 hours per week Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Usually 7am - 5pm with 1 hr. unpaid lunch break
Potential for on-call/holiday/vacation additional hours.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Work Days:
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 18 years old with reliable transportation to and from east Bozeman?
- Do you have prior pet care experience?
- Are you available to work at minimum every Saturday and Sunday, and preferably Fridays?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16