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SkyBlue Kennels is a full service dog kennel in east Austin, offering dog boarding, doggy daycare and basic grooming services. Established in 1972, we are one of the oldest pet services businesses in Austin. We are passionate about pet care, and are currently seeking a Full Time Caretaker to be part of our close-knit, hard working team.
$15/hr + Bath Commissions, Tips and Benefits (~$16-17/hr)
Job Description:
- Walk dogs around facility and monitor play groups as necessary
- Feed and medicate dogs as needed
- Perform grooming services such as baths, nail trims, brush outs
- Clean the grounds and facilities
- Be able to work 10 hour days
Qualifications:
- Have worked with pets in boarding/daycare environment, preferred but not required.
- Reliable transportation
- 18 years and older
- Available to work weekends and holidays as needed
- Be able to lift 30-40 pounds
- Be an energetic person with a great work ethic. This means you are never sitting or standing around, always looking to help out, high energy and constantly moving around. This is NOT a job where you just sit around and play with dogs.
- Have the ability to be on your feet for 5+ hours
- Have the ability to work in all types of weather conditions
- Must not be allergic to dogs!
- Be reliable, trustworthy and punctual
- Be comfortable working with all types and breeds of dogs
- Must have genuine love and patience for pets
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Tips
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Kennel: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78724 (Required)
Work Location: In person
