What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Care Associate - Full and Part Time - Dog Daycare and Boarding Facility position at Must Love Pawz?
Pet Care Associate-Full Time / Part Time
Must Love Pawz is a locally owned pet boarding, daycare, training and pet sitting business, located in Latham, NY. Part of our mission is to make the clients (dogs and cats) feel at home while in our care. We take pride in our clean, safe and fun environment, which takes the whole team to accomplish every day.
We are looking to hire full and part time, Pet Care Associates. We work in a very physical environment all day, from scrubbing walls to working with dogs up to 185 lbs. All associates must have a positive attitude, be reliable and responsible, self-motivated and detail oriented. We prefer applicants that have experience working: with pets, in a fast paced environment, with computers and in both a team environment and independently.
AVAILABILITY must be able to work up to 8 hour shifts that may start as early as 5:30am or end as late as 10:30pm, to include weekends and holidays. You will have to work a variation of both day and evening shifts each week.
Responsibilities of a Pet Care Associate increase during their tenure and demonstration of capabilities (see below for a sample).
- Cleaning of facility
- Pet activity time (1 on 1 with pets)
- Handling of pets in facility (potty time, etc)
- Pet rest time (TLC with pets)
- Dog walks (in most weather conditions)
- Cleaning up after pets
- Bathing of pets
- Dog treadmill operation
- Feeding
- Administering of medications
- Dog day care (Play Group) supervision
Phone (518) 786-7257
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Work Days:
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Describe any relevant experience working with animals.
- How many hours per week are you looking to work?
- What are the days and times that you are available to work each week?
We operate 7 days per week and our day shift can start as early as 5:30am and the evening shift can end as late as 10:30pm during our busier times.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- working with animals: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Latham, NY 12110 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16