Dog Daycare Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Department : Daycare

Reports to : Daycare Supervisor

Status : Part-Time / Non-Exempt

Job Purpose : You are an integral part of the Daycare Department who is responsible for the safety of all animals in group play. Your knowledge of dog behavior and fast decision-making is what makes you effective at this job.

What you will be doing :

Decision Making Proactively manage groups of dogs as they play and socialize. Determine when a dog needs management and what type of management is most effective for that individual

Record keeping Document incidents, injuries, abnormal behaviors, and health issues. Ensure all services are marked and report cards completed.

Communication Update coworkers regularly about behaviors you witness. Report concerns about dogs or staff to Leads and the Supervisor.

Maintenance Clean up animal waste efficiently. Complete daily, monthly and seasonal cleaning tasks.

Support- Ensure safe handling of animals. Assist Grooming with nail trims / departure baths for clients utilizing group management services.

Culture - Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling NB Behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Maintain a safe work environment by following NB protocols and policies. Work with NB team member in a positive and effective way to advance the mission of NB.

Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for :

Physical & Emotional Capabilities Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal boarding environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Schedule - Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality and availability to work during operations hours as defined by management with the flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Adaptability - Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations.

Communication - Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a member of the team and partner collaboratively with other departments.

Experience - Minimum of one year of dog daycare experience preferred

This position description is intended to describe the general content and / or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.