If you are interested in applying for this position, PLEASE CALL 860-673-3776. You will not be considered for this position if you do not call. Leave a clearly spoken message with your phone number if you get voicemail. It is too easy to overlook someone who might be a great fit if I only see a cookie cutter resume online. You, also, need live within a reasonable commuting distance to Avon, CT.
My Dog's Daycare in Avon is looking for that special person who wants more than "just a job" and is passionate about working with dogs to join our daycare family. The position is 25-30 hours per week during training, with the possibility of full time when you are fully trained and working as a full member of the team. In addition to having common sense and a good work ethic, equine, farm or kennel experience is preferred. (owning a dog is not considered "experience")
Shifts run from 6:45am - Noon or 1:45 - 7pm. Applicants need to be available to work a flexible schedule with a mixture of mornings and afternoons with some weekend and holiday shifts. After completion of training there would be a "sleepover" with the boarding dogs one night per week which would make the total hours 37 hrs./ week.
This is a physical job which involves daily cleaning, being on your feet for a 5 hour shift in addition to learning pack management. We are looking for someone who is outgoing, comfortable interacting with clients (or willing to learn), able to take direction, be part of a team, is not afraid of hard work and able to lift a 50lb. dog.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Supplemental pay types:
Work setting:
Experience:
- dog handling, equine or farm: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Avon, CT 06001 (Required)
Work Location: In person