About us
Little DogServices is a Dog Boarding and Daycare facility in Richmond, VA. We are professional, fast-paced and rewarding.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Casual work attire
- On-the-job training
- Flexible working hours
- Lively atmosphere
- Safe work environment
Little DogServices is looking for dog daycare Attendants to care for our Dog Daycare in Richmond, VA.
Shifts May Vary- Weekdays/Weekends & Holidays. One weekend day required. Currently hiring Full-time & Part time (may flex to full time as demand increases). Employees will be cross trained in all areas. (Reception, Kennel, Bathing, and Closing)
Job Description:
- Greeting client’s and their pets
- Checking in and checking out of pets, taking payments
- Answer phones
- Record and confirm feeding and medicating instructions
- Offer extended services such as walks, baths and TLC’s to our clients
- Take reservations, modify, and cancel in computer system
- Record and confirm vaccinations
- Filing and other clerical duties
- Take photos of new daycare pets and create a report card
- Housekeeping of front lobby area, to include but not limited to dusting, hair raking and mopping
- Assist co-workers with supporting basic animal care and cleaning as requested.
- Feed/Medicate animals in our care
- Ensuring dogs are placed safely into respective playgroups
- Bringing animals to and from the kennel during check-in and check-out times as requested.
- Rotate dogs in and out of play yards. (Check on every 10 minutes and closely supervise “out w/supervision dogs”)
- Cleaning up after animals both inside and outside, clean animal runs, cages and play yards.
- Maintaining kennel as a whole by performing tasks including, but not limited to: Cleaning up animal waste, sweeping/mopping floors, dusting, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms, laundry, washing dishes
Key Competencies
- attention to detail and organizational skills
- communication skills
- ability to work unsupervised
- reliable & adaptable
- team player
- carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- ability to lift 40 pounds and be on your feet for extended times
- ability to multi task
- strong work ethic
- professionalism
- PC literate
- Ability to manage a multi-line phone system
Requirements
- minimum of 1 year experience in animal care, kennel or vet’s office preferred (potentially willing to train right candidate)
- volunteer experience in an animal shelter or rescue group considered
- certification in pet first aid and CPR are a plus
- experience bathing and cutting nails are a plus
- Some weekends are required
- Holidays are required (choice of your shift and only 4 hour shifts)
Pay is based off of experience and knowledge of dog behavior
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $13.25 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Day range:
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Supplemental pay types:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Kennel: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Richmond, VA 23230 (Required)
Work Location: In person