What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boarding/Daycare/Kennel Team Member position at Pressly Playcation Station?
Qualifications:
- Must be 18yrs of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid ID with proof of eligibility to work in US
- Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats of varying size, age, breed and temperament
- PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN PET BOARDING AND DAYCARE a plus
- Able to work AM and/or PM shifts, weekends and holidays
Position:
Boarding and Daycare team members that are able to work AM and PM shifts, also must be available weekends and holidays. Due to being open 365 days a year, many holiday weeks will be frozen for time off requests. Those are the busiest times for this business, therefore we need plenty of hands on deck.
Job summary:
Provides professional animal care services by exercising pets to maintain physical and mental health, feeding and bathing. Maintain clean and sanitized areas for healthy play.
General Duties:
- Daily cleaning and sanitizing of kennels and runs
- Daily cleaning and sanitizing of bowls, towels, litter boxes, and beds
- Picking up and properly disposing of dog waste out of the play yards, and kennels
- Cleaning up and properly disposing of cat waste out of litter boxes and kennels
- Replenishing food as scheduled per owner instructions and water supplies as needed
- Performing animal grooming duties such as washing and brushing, assisting with expressing anal glands, nail trims, and ear cleaning as needed/requested by owner
- Exercising dogs in outdoor play yards, recognizing behavior signs of dogs to allow temperament suitable dogs to play in groups together and divide as necessary
- Communicate with owners regarding activities and pertinent information
- Answer telephone and schedule boarding and daycare reservations
- Accurately assess records and determine if patients require any preventive care as a prerequisite to their reservation
- Collect records and animal information and accurately update clients and animals information if needed
- Speak to potential new clients about services offered
- Boarding and Daycare tours if requested
Skills:
MUST LOVE DOGS - big dogs, small dogs, calm and wild
MUST LOVE CATS - sweet and sassy
MUST LOVE POCKET PETS - Rabbits, guinea pigs, rats/mice, chinchilla, sugar gliders, etc.
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Time Management
- Follows Directions
- Phone skills
- Computer skills
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Uniform allowance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Experience:
- working in a boarding and daycare facility: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14