Weekend Day Care and Boarding Kennel Attendant
Dog Dayz is seeking a reliable Dog Day Care and Dog & Cat Boarding Kennel Attendant to provide excellent care to dogs and cats staying at our facility. we are seeking a person who can work weekends and/or on call for holidays and vacation coverage, and/or overnight attendance which also would include cleaning. Our ideal candidate is a person who loves animals and can provide high-quality pet care for our customers while their dogs and cats are with us. We expect you to provide a fun, safe, and clean environment for dogs and cats and put customers at ease, communicating with them, and assuring them that their pets will be safe and professionally cared for. You will also inform customers of the various services we provide. Prior experience in animal care or kennel management is a must.
Kennel Attendant Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise dogs in play areas to ensure pet safety
- Ascertain dog personalities and play types and assign them to appropriate play groups, with the assistance of management
- Take dogs for walks and hikes
- Clean and maintain kennels and kennel facilities, keeping them free of waste, fur/hair, dirt, and other unsanitary or hazardous materials
- Give dogs food and water throughout the day according to instructions
- Perform morning, noon, and evening feeding and beginning/end-of-day maintenance/cleaning routines
- Perform deep cleaning
- Interact with pet owners and provide excellent customer service
- Check customers in and out and light receptionist duties
- Keep records of feeding and walking schedules for each dog
- Photograph and post on social media
- Communicate with pet owners verbally, by text/email, and social media about their pets
Kennel Attendant Requirements and Qualifications
- At least 18 years old with reliable transportation to and from work
- Prior experience at a dog daycare or boarding facility, shelter, or personal animal care is preferred.
- Familiarity with dog behavior and various dog breeds
- Familiarity with kennel operations and maintenance
- Passion for taking care of animals
- Ability to work with a team, communicate with co-workers, and present a professional demeanor to customers
- Ability to keep track of schedules, multiple dogs and their needs/personalities, and customer and pet names
- Physical stamina for cleaning and maintaining kennels
- Loyal, hard-working, honest, mature, friendly
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with animals, gain valuable experience in the field of animal care, and contribute to the well-being of our furry friends. If you are passionate about animals and enjoy providing top-notch care, we would love to hear from you.
Beginning hourly $16
Weekend, overnight, and as-needed for vacation and holiday coverage is needed.
Potential for more hours
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Resort
Ability to Commute:
- Bozeman, MT 59715 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bozeman, MT 59715: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person