Dog Daycare Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant - Dog Daycare
Hounds Town Fairfield is looking for hard working dog lovers to join our team as a Part Time Kennel Assistant's.

Unlike many other pet care facilities, we offer FULLY INTERACTIVE doggie daycare—meaning dogs are placed in play groups by size and temperament, where they interact and play all day long. The psychological structure that natural packs offer helps with separation anxiety, confidence building, obedience, and many other behavioral issues. It’s also peace of mind for our customers, knowing that their dogs have a place to be themselves.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Able to interact in a positive way with all sizes, types, and breeds of dogs
• Maintains control of large group of open play dogs in the playroom
• Daily cleaning assignments which may include, but is not limited to vacuuming, mopping, taking out trash, dishes, laundry as well as scrubbing of walls, floors, and beds

• Laundry and dishes
• Maintain general safety procedures.
• Ensure supervision of dogs and adherence to all policy and procedures
• Bathing dogs
• Food Prep and Feeding dogs
• Kennel and Playroom clean-up (lot's of this!!)
• Customer Service with Dog Owners
• Basic computer skills
• Taking direction from Shift Leaders on tasks
• Team Player; Organized; Hard working; Self motivated
• Must be able to handle heavy lifting of 50 pounds or more and be on your feet 5-8 hours

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be available to work some weekends and holidays!
• and more!

What We Offer You:

• Opportunity for internal growth within the company!
• Fun work environment
• Attractive Employee Discount Program
• Training on Dog Behavior

Salary:

• $14.00/hour to start (based on experience)
• Tips
• Bi-Annual Bonus

Qualified candidate should have availability to work weekends and holidays!

Experience working at a Dog Daycare, Kennel, Shelter or Pet Store is preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked at a Dog Daycare?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• What days and times are you available to work (must have some weekend availability)?
• Can we contact you via text message?

Work Location: In person