What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Daycare Handler position at Little White Dog Doggie Daycare?
Do you have a passion for dogs? Are you organized? Creative at problem solving? Strong team player? Detail oriented and skilled at delivering strong customer service? And did i say have a passion for dogs?
If you answered yes, we may have a great job for you!
Little White Dog Doggie Daycare, located in the Wissahickon section of Philadelphia, is looking for daycare attendants to join our team. Our ideal candidate is energetic, loves dogs, has a basic understanding of dog behavior, has a friendly personality and is not afraid to get their hands dirty. And of course, must love dogs! Previous experience in a professional setting preferred, but not required. Shifts are about six hours, rate increase after probationary period
Attendants are responsible for
- Supervise play groups and interact with the dogs
- Provide daily playtime activities utilizing the proper toys and safety measures
- Learn each pet's unique personality and preferences
- Handle dogs while utilizing low stress handling philosophies and positive reinforcement
- Communicate with clients in a friendly and efficient manner
- Minimize stress and over excitement of the overall play groups
- Maintain facility cleanliness
- Ensure all dogs are happy!
Experience in animal care preferred, but not mandatory.
Training will be provided to understand dog behavior and body language, recognize appropriate play, and disrupt inappropriate behaviors.
We offer health insurance and PTO to full time employees.
You can learn more about our facility at www.lwddaycare.com
For serious consideration please fill out our employment application at http://www.littlewhitedogdaycare.com/employment'
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Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Salary request:
- Date available to start:
- Are you able to stand on your feet, bend and lift for extended periods of time?
- Do you have reliable transportation to get to work?
- Are you available to work holidays and weekends?
- Have you worked with dogs in a professional setting?
- Please describe your experience with dogs, dog behavior, pack mentality and manners.
- Why do you want to work in a dog daycare?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15