Doggy Daycare Attendant JobWynantskill, NY
Apply Now
Apply Now
Why You'll Love This Job
Our company is seeking a reliable Dog Day Care Attendant to provide excellent care to dogs staying at our facility. Our ideal candidate is someone who loves animals and can provide high-quality pet care for our customers while their dogs spend the day with us. We expect you to provide a fun, safe, and clean environment for dogs and put customers at ease, assuring them that their pets will be safe. Prior experience in animal care or kennel management is a must.
Responsibilities
- Give dogs food and water throughout the day
- Take dogs for walks in fenced yard
- Handle bathing and grooming tasks
- Clean and maintain kennels, keeping them free of waste, fur/hair, and other unsanitary or hazardous materials
- Supervise play areas to ensure pet safety
- Perform light receptionist duties, such as answering phones, texts, and emails
- Perform daycare interviews and evaluate if a dog is a good daycare candidate
- Create safe playgroups based on dog energy level and play style
- Communicating with clients about dogs as needed
- Monitor dog’s vaccine reminders and inform client if the pet requires any required services, schedule and coordinate with medical team
- Alert medical team of any medical concerns and coordinate care.
Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- At least 18 years old
- Prior experience at a dog daycare facility, shelter, or in personal animal care
- Familiarity with various dog breeds
- Passion for taking care of animals
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Physical stamina for cleaning and maintaining kennels