Weekend Pet Care Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We're a Full-Service Pet Care company operating several daycare and grooming locations across New York City. We are growing and seek highly motivated and reliable Pet Care Specialists / Daycare Attendants to join our awesome team of dog lovers! You will be expected to provide exceptional care to all animals under our supervision, while also ensuring an excellent customer experience.

Objectives of the role :

Deeply loves animals and enjoys being in their company

Approaches each day with a positive attitude

Pays attention to detail

Is able to multi-task

Values effective communication

Is interested in a long term commitment

Is in good physical condition, able to squat, bend, kneel down, lift, be on their feet and do a lot of walking

Is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of the dogs / cats under our supervision

Thrives in a structured, team oriented, high paced environment

Is comfortable being in an open-play setting with 10-50 dogs at a time for an 8 hour shift

Is comfortable engaging with clients

Has prior experience in animal care or dog daycare management

Is goal oriented and desires growth opportunities

You’ll be relied upon to provide a fun, safe, and clean environment for the dogs and cats in our care. All new hires must successfully complete an online daycare training course and three days of onsite / hands-on training in a play space.

Responsibilities :

Clean and disinfect play spaces, boarding crates, & grooming areas, keeping them free; of waste, fur / hair, and other unsanitary or hazardous materials

Give dogs proper food and water throughout the day

Take dogs for walks outside the facility

Handle basic bathing tasks

Perform body checks and give medications

Supervise play areas to ensure pet safety

Keep records of feeding and walking schedules for each dog

Dedicate time to work with dogs (as outlined in our daycare training course)

Perform light receptionist duties, such as answering phones and emails

Send end of day pet journals to clients detailing the activities of their dogs

Participate in company pop up events

Be available to work occasional weekends / holidays

Required skills and qualifications :

Minimum high school diploma or GED certificate

At least 18 years old

Prior experience at a dog daycare facility, shelter, or personal animal care

Familiarity with identifying various dog breeds and behaviors

Passion for taking care of animals

Teamwork and strong communication skills

Physical stamina for cleaning and maintaining all daycare areas

Familiarity with various dog harnesses / leashes / collars

Compensation range :

Entry level $17.00-18.00 per hour

Benefits

Raises & performance bonuses

Career advancement opportunities & support

Discounted daycare for employees’ dogs (upon successful daycare evaluation)

Flexible hours available

Company outings & team building events

Our Guiding Principles :

Excellence

Be the best while doing our best, both in our personal lives and as a company.

Integrity

The foundation of trust and the fabric of all meaningful relationships – not only with our clients and the pets who rely on us, but also with our team, who we rely on every day.

Passion

For what we do, and the pets we do it for – otherwise why do it?

Hospitality

How we welcome others into our family – with open arms, courtesy, kindness and a sense of belonging.

8 hour shift per day