DOG HANDLER - PART-TIME (Overnights & Weekends Required)

DOG HANDLER – PART-TIME

Take your enthusiasm for dogs to the next level! As a Dog Handler, you will provide responsible care and handling of dogs, supervising play groups, cleaning tasks, and customer service to our clientele and their companions. You will ensure a positive experience by going above and beyond for our guests showcasing a passion for animals and offering a safe play environment. Prior on the job experience with dogs in any capacity is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Patience - keep calm and collected in high-stress scenarios
• Pet Care Expert - understanding of dog behavior and body language
• Follows safe practices and procedures when introducing dogs
• Ability to read and promote positive canine play
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have a love for dogs and a keen sense for animal safety
• Must be observant
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Feed and medicate dogs accurately
• Mop, sweep, dust, laundry, dishes and any additional cleaning tasks assigned during the shift
• Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of animals including small and large dogs in a group setting
• Supervise dogs during playtime to assure safe play. Must be attentive and be able to monitor dog interactions in a fun and friendly manner
• Learn and identify appropriate and inappropriate dog play behaviors.
• Visually identify and communicate any canine health concerns; including emesis, stool, and injuries - such as small scratches, punctures, redness, and limping.
• Clean up after dogs, including pee, poop and more, and keeping the facility clean
• Additional duties as assigned in an evolving animal care environment including maintenance, social media platforms, and more.

Key Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience handling dogs is a plus
• Majority of day is spent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work around pet hair and dander
• Outgoing, energetic and friendly personality
• High flexibility and ability to adapt to different customers and their needs
• Answer paging promptly with as instructed
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast moving and dynamic environment
• Experience handling dogs is a plus

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekdays
• Weekends

Work Location:

• 1809 W Webster Ave. Chicago, IL

Pay frequency:

• Every other week

Benefit Conditions:

• Not eligible

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dog Handling: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person