JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Dog Daycare Attendant to join our Active team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with dogs and providing exceptional care in a daycare setting. We are looking for a candidate in the Etobicoke area who can easily commute to daycare everyday.
**** Only apply if you have dog daycare experience minimum 1 year in Canada ****
Duties:
- · Supervise and interact with dogs in a group play environment, engage in dog activities and keep the dogs active throughout the day
- -Ensure the safety and well-being of all dogs in the daycare facility by watching their body language,interactions and stepping in when necessary.
- · Feed, administer medication, and attend to the basic needs of the dogs
- · Clean and maintain daycare areas, including play areas, kennels, water bowls and outdoor spaces. ( this will be consistent throughout the day )
- · Make sure that the dogs are hydrated at all times
- · Assist with customer inquiries at drop off and pick up times, and provide excellent customer service.
- · Create a fun environment for dogs by providing unique activities
- -Ability to stand for long periods of time
- - Comfortable walking 2 dogs at a time outdoors
- - Ability to perform well with 15 + dogs
- -Works well under pressure such as barking noises etc.
- -Has a energetic personality and can lift over 20 pounds
- -Comfortable with handling dogs in difficult situations.
- - High attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- - Ability to act quick and come up with solutions
- - Effective communication skills with team members
- - Ability to perform well in a stressful environment
Experience
- - Prior experience working with dogs at a daycare setting needed, minimum 1 year experience.
- - Experience with handling difficult dogs
- - Ability to read body language and be able to explain it
- - Strong customer service skills to interact effectively with pet owners
- - Dog lovers of all kind!
- Presentable, uses proper communication to speak to client's.
- - Multitasker ( Highly important )
BENEFITS
- - Store discount
- - Bring your own dog to daycare ! ( must be neutered / fixed ) and behavioural assessment will be applied prior to accepting into daycare.
- - Tips
Only apply if you have experience in a dog daycare for more than 1 year. References will be asked for this position.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with dogs in a fun and dynamic environment. If you are an animal lover with a passion for canine care, we would love to hear from you!
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Etobicoke, ON M8W 1M9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable handling dogs by their collar or lifting them?
- How many dogs have you cared for at once in a daycare environment, as opposed to a home setting?
- If potentially hired, what would be your available hours ? We open at 7am-6:30pm
- Sometimes, dogs may have accidents inside. Are you comfortable with cleaning up after them in those instances?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- DOG DAYCARE: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
