Dog Daycare Attendant (Rufferee)

Job Title: Dog Daycare Attendant (Rufferee)

Location: 9 Anns Ln, Hampton, NH 03842

Job Overview:

Join our dynamic and passionate team at our dog daycare center in Hampton, NH, as a Dog Daycare Attendant, where we call our dedicated staff "Rufferees." As a Rufferee, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable experience for the dogs in our care. Your primary responsibilities will include supervising and engaging with groups of dogs, ensuring their safety and well-being, maintaining a clean and organized facility, and fostering positive relationships with pet owners. If you're an energetic and compassionate individual with a deep love for dogs and a strong sense of responsibility, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision and Interaction: Actively supervise and interact with groups of dogs, providing a safe, fun, and structured environment where they can play and socialize.
• Behavior Monitoring and Intervention: Closely observe dog behavior, identify signs of stress or potential conflict, and intervene promptly and calmly to prevent altercations and ensure the safety of all dogs.
• Facility Maintenance: Maintain a clean and sanitary facility by promptly cleaning up after dogs, adhering to cleaning schedules, and ensuring that all areas are well-maintained.
• Communication with Pet Owners: Build positive relationships with pet owners by communicating effectively about their dog's day, including their behavior, activities, and any notable observations.
• Feeding and Medication: Administer snacks, meals, and medications to dogs according to their specific needs and instructions from pet owners.
• Playtime, Exercise, and Enrichment: Engage in playtime activities with dogs, ensuring they receive adequate exercise and mental stimulation. Supervise and engage dogs in various activities, including playing fetch and other mentally stimulating and physical activities to ensure they receive sufficient exercise and mental stimulation
• Training: Conduct comprehensive training activities to improve overall manners, basic obedience commands, and appropriate social interaction for dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments.
• Administrative Support: Assist with administrative tasks, such as scheduling dogs, check-ins using Gingr Software, and maintaining accurate records.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other Rufferees and staff members to create a positive and supportive team environment.
• Content Creation: Capture high-quality photos and videos showcasing the dogs' personalities, interactions and experiences to be uploaded to the client portal on Gingr.

Requirements:

• Punctuality, Patience, and Responsibility: You must be reliable, punctual, and able to handle the significant responsibilities involved in caring for multiple dogs.
• Dog Handling Skills: Comfortable managing group dynamics and reading dog body language is essential. Prior experience handling multiple dogs of all sizes in supervised environments is required.
• Smartphone: You must own a smartphone for communication purposes.
• Background Check and Drug Test: You must be able to pass a thorough background check and drug test.
• Positive Attitude and Passion: A positive attitude, genuine love for dogs, and a passion for working with animals are essential qualities for this role.

Schedule and Pay:

• Full-time and Part-time positions: 20-40 hours per week
• Pay: $15-$17 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about dogs and excited to join a dedicated team that provides exceptional care to our canine companions, please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to abbie@saltypawspet.com. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17